used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I agree with you, Ruth," assented Miss Phillips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
assented
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From this reading "I agree with you, Ruth," assented Miss Phillips.
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 PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
a youthful male person
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
the act of departing
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
how
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From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I agree with you, Ruth," assented Miss Phillips.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
Phillips
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From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
PIONEERnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
ScoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
a special situation
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Now," she concluded, "there is one thing more I want to talk about--and that is the money we have in the treasury.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we shall have a hike every Saturday night during April to study and practice the different requirements.
whoever
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From this reading THE PIONEER BADGE "I do not believe our benefactor, whoever he is, picked out the hardest test in Scouting," remarked Ruth, as Captain Phillips finished explaining the requirements.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The final hike, to learn how to build a lean-to, will be to the Boy Scouts' cabin; for they are going to teach us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I agree with you, Ruth," assented Miss Phillips.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I agree with you, Ruth," assented Miss Phillips.
