AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last meeting before spring vacation was held.
Burd's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
the act of departing
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The last meeting before spring vacation was held.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
immediately past
From this reading The last meeting before spring vacation was held.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
engage in
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The last meeting before spring vacation was held.
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 SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
Phillips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
SECOND-CLASSadjective
of inferior status or quality
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
in the near future
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
the season of growth
From this reading The last meeting before spring vacation was held.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
Tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading THE SECOND-CLASS TEST The new Scout candidates soon passed their Tenderfoot test, and registered at National Headquarters as regular members of Pansy troop.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After the usual preliminary business had been concluded, Captain Phillips said that she had several interesting announcements to make.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The last meeting before spring vacation was held.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucy Graham, the senior, was elected patrol leader of the new patrol, and Doris Sands received the office of corporal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “To-morrow,” she said, “instead of our usual outing, we are going down in the village to Mrs. Burd’s house to cook our own supper.
