used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
(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 “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
Ethel
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From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
a young female
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Shall I give that to the treasurer?”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shall I give that to the treasurer?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
LATINadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
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 LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “And some have turned in more than was required.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
Phillips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading After the preliminary exercises of the meeting were over, Captain Phillips asked for a report from the banker.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “And some have turned in more than was required.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall I give that to the treasurer?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “And some have turned in more than was required.
Tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “And some have turned in more than was required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shall I give that to the treasurer?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shall I give that to the treasurer?”
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading Shall I give that to the treasurer?”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “And some have turned in more than was required.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “All the girls have handed in enough money for the khaki and buttons, Captain,” Ethel Todd announced, after she had given the usual salute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And some have turned in more than was required.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LATIN TEST By the twentieth of February, the eight candidates had passed their Tenderfoot tests, and were registered at National Headquarters as regular members of the Girl Scouts.
