aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
(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 “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
any thing at all
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
AUDRY
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From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
don't
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From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
how
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From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
knickersnounUS /ˈnɪkərz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
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 TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
being perceived or observed
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
something you have to do
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
many times at short intervals
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Gee, I never thought that you took an interest in the other side of scouting.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
strollsnounUS /stroʊlz/
plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most kids that go in for it don’t stop to think about anything but just fun and adventure.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On these occasions he told her much about the scouts and especially about Temple Camp.
male cat
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
Whalen
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From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TOM AND AUDRY Tom and Audry took many strolls in the evenings and often sat in the little pavilion which he and Whalen had built.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know,” he said as they sat in the little rustic shelter one evening, “the first time I saw you and noticed how you wore knickers and khaki and all that, I thought probably you were just out for adventure; you know what I mean.
