Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

later than; following

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

anew

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

(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 It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

plural of “annex” — an addition that extends a main building

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

-ing form of “clutter” — fill a space in a disorderly way

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

a slight wetness

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

true confidential information

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

being one more than seven

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

a young female

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

of great significance or value

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

and nothing more

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

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

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

not any; not one

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

compensate for or counterbalance

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

above and across; more than

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

inflected form of “peg” — succeed in obtaining a position

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

in the near future

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

with little or no delay

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

express in words

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

a smallest army unit

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

carry out

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Every girl came daily armed with her Scout books, if for no other purpose than to offset Corene's objections to "cluttering things up."

precisely as stated

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

during the time that

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

which person or people

From this reading The tent was just large enough to take in the eight cots and to shelter such equipment as should be protected from the elements; but it now appeared there was so much to be "sheltered" and so many "luxuries" to be provided for, at the suggestion of the girls who had not learned real Scout camping as Corene had done, that the adjuncts in the way of "lean-tos" and annexes being made or proposed to be made by any or all members of the squad, threatened presently to be bigger and more important than the tent itself.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ANGEL UNAWARES Between settling the camp and agreeing with one another on details, the "Bobbies" were a busy little band for days after the canvas had been stretched and the ropes pegged down.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was first arranged to have a heavy matting put over the sod for flooring, and a rug had been promptly donated, but again the grown-ups had a say, and real flooring was ordered and put on a high foundation, so that there would be less danger of colds from dampness.

but in spite of that

From this reading It seemed so simple to wish for a camp and get it, but now that simplicity assumed complex proportions, and while it was all fascinating to the very point of thrills, yet the details were very exacting.