used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
(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 (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
being joined in close association
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
helpingsnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋz/
plural of “helping” — an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
Jeb
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From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
the sound of laughing
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
used to form the superlative
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
SALUTEverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
express in words
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
scoutmasters
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From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
strawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr. Temple.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:
hope for; have a wish
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading (Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.
