used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
Chalmers
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From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
how
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From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
not used up
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
cut with a saw
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
having a supporting base
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
in a swift manner
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
Tompkins
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From this reading Dale Tompkins thoroughly enjoyed each minute of his stay.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At regular intervals, too, Captain Chalmers gave scout examinations in headquarters tent, and an encouraging number of fellows increased their standing or obtained merit badges.
treasure-hunt
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From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were more fishing excursions and athletic meets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One afternoon was devoted to an exciting treasure-hunt; another saw a sham battle in which part of the boys in boats attacked one of the islands defended by the remainder.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WISH OF HIS HEART And how swiftly those remaining days passed with their mingling of work and play!
