used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
(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 Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
competitiveadjectiveUS /kəmˈpetətɪv/
involving competition or competitiveness
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading The notes will provide fictional location of a plane crash.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
fictionaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪkʃənəl/
related to or involving literary fiction
From this reading The notes will provide fictional location of a plane crash.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
first-aid
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From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
brought together in one place
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The notes will provide fictional location of a plane crash.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
Lubell
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From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
most important element
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The notes will provide fictional location of a plane crash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The notes will provide fictional location of a plane crash.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
continue talking
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The notes will provide fictional location of a plane crash.
with speed
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The patrols are to proceed as quickly as possible to the site of the crash, administer first aid and summon help.
carry out
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
at the time that
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
whereby
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From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Arrangements have been made for a forest patrol plane to drop messages to the various Scout groups which will scatter over the mountainside.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “It will work like this,” she related.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Later, when all the girls had gathered for songs and a nature talk in the main lodge room, Miss Lubell mentioned a plan whereby all interested patrols would take part in a competitive first-aid expedition.
