used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
BACKWARDadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
Donald
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From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
a young female
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
Kara
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From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
Kara's
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From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
McClain
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From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
Sheila
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From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
having a supporting base
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
Tory's
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From this reading Tory's friends had suggested that she follow Kara's example and allow breakfast to be brought to her.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kara was lying on the cot inside her own tent.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They were facing a number of the girls and their Scout Captain, Sheila Mason, as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOOKING BACKWARD A few minutes later Donald and Lance McClain were standing in the open space before the Girl Scout camp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
but in spite of that
From this reading Slightly in the background and yet within hearing, Victoria Drew waited.
