used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
archerynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
Bronson
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From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading COWARD!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
lolled
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From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
Pee-wee
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From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
practising
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From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
Roy
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From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
spring-board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
a special situation
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Pee-wee Harris and Dory Bronson, of Tom's patrol, were taking turns diving from the spring-board.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Roy and several of the Silver Foxes were at a little distance from the shore practising archery, and a number of scouts from other troops lolled about watching them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were not many boys bathing at the time this thing happened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three or four boys from a Pennsylvania troop were having an exciting time with the rowboat, diving from it out in the middle of the lake.
