aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
(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 "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
Edith
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From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
set up or found
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
Frieda
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From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
a young female
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
ten 10s
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
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 Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
Phillips
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From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
SLEIGHnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
having a supporting base
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
express in words
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth Henry reported that she had found the canoe; and received, to her delight, great applause.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
which person or people
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The three girls with the highest Scout standing, besides Edith Evans who will continue to act as Lieutenant, are Marjorie Wilkinson, Helen Stewart, and Ruth Henry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SLEIGH RIDE The first Scout meeting after the girls returned from the holidays was teeming with excitement.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Marjorie revealed what she knew about Frieda, omitting to tell about the letter she wrote to the girl; and Miss Phillips informed them that they still had three hundred dollars in the treasury.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now for the new patrols," she announced; "I know you are all interested.
