used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
(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 Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
BADGEnounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
at any time
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
Flower-finder
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From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
set up or found
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
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 In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
Needlewomannoun
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
go across or through
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
Phillips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
Pioneer'snounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
possessive form of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
Sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
the season of growth
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading In their eagerness to pass their first-class test and thus become eligible for the trip to Washington the previous spring, the members of Pansy troop had given a little attention to the study for merit badges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
which person or people
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE SAILOR BADGE Two days later the scouts found themselves encamped in a locality where the stream was particularly wide.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They were to remain there until the following afternoon in order that the girls who wished might qualify for the Sailor’s Badge.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Most of the girls had passed the Cook, Flower-finder, and the Needlewoman tests; and all of them on the present trip wore the Pioneer’s badge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But for so energetic a troop, Miss Phillips felt almost as if this branch of the work had been neglected; for this reason, she placed more emphasis than ever upon the winning of the Sailor badge.
