used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
(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 "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
BANDITnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
Bobbies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
a youthful male person
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
a small house with a single story
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
divisible by two
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
a social unit living together
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
Mackey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
Mackin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
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 LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading But the Bobbies were now a unit, and under the capable direction of Miss Mackin they started immediately to do things as they are done by units, and not by individuals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
at the time that
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will go for a sail this evening," planned the director.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LOVING BANDIT When the girls went down to the lake with Mackey that evening, they were, somehow, a source of curiosity to those friends not members of the charmed circle of Scouts.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading To be away from home, living in a tent out in the woods, while even the Boy Scouts had to go back to their family cottage at night, seemed highly exciting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see you have all passed in the swimming tests and therefore are permitted to go in canoes."
