Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

expected hopefully

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

wanted intensely

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

set up or found

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

and nothing more

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

not any; not one

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

and nothing more

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

a group of soldiers

From this reading For this reason it came about, just as she desired, that she was the first Scout of Pansy troop to receive that honor.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that four girls had successfully passed the signalling, but of these four, only Ruth had made an acceptable map.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Under the rigid standards of the new handbook it was no easy matter to become a first-class Scout.

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 THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.

at the time that

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When she was presented with the badge at the following Scout meeting, she made no pretense at modesty.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON Miss Phillips had feared that more than eight girls would qualify as first-class Scouts, and that, therefore, some would be disappointed at not being included in the Washington trip; but she found that, as the weeks went by, fewer girls than she had anticipated became eligible.