used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
a cherished desire
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
to come or go into
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
at any time
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
first-aid
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From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
destroyed or killed
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
HIKEnounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading THE HIKE.
How
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From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
knot-tying
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From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
Marjorie
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From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIKE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One dull meeting, she felt, would kill what ambition they had.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Although Marjorie knew that her project was a success as far as it had gone, she was nevertheless deeply worried about the future.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How would she ever be able to keep such girls amused?
but in spite of that
From this reading They would certainly be bored by such activities as knot-tying and first-aid, yet they were not equipped to enter the more exciting scout contests or prepared to engage in camping trips.
