used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
DEMONSTRATIONnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
divisible by two
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
a young female
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
handbooksnounUS /ˈhændbʊks/
plural of “handbook” — a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
Landis
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From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
Phillips
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From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
pledge-day
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From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
re-read
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From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Miss Landis noticed a decided improvement in the girls’ lessons, and remarked about it to Miss Allen.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
an educational institution
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
unrequired
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From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruth had sent for more handbooks; the copies went the rounds, and were read and re-read.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS’ DEMONSTRATION During the next few days, the excitement which usually preceded pledge-day was felt over the school, and in this instance, it was even more intense; for almost every girl at Miss Allen’s felt that she had a chance to become a Girl Scout,--if not right away, at least at some future date.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The uniform proved to be a constant topic of interest, and more than one girl wrote home to ask for the money to buy it, in case she was chosen.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Miss Phillips, too, appreciated the added zeal with which the girls attended unrequired practices.
