used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
Atwater
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From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
awardnounUS /əˈwɔːrd/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
brought into existence
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Rotary Club seems to have greatness thrust upon it.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
Don't
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From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
the act of giving
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Rotary Club seems to have greatness thrust upon it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
a particular point in time
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
not any; not one
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
Pee-wee
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From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
RotaryadjectiveUS /ˈroʊtəri/
relating to or characterized by rotation
From this reading The Rotary Club seems to have greatness thrust upon it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Rotary Club seems to have greatness thrust upon it.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
push forcefully
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “My good friends,” said Mr. Atwater, “Shakespeare tells us that some are born great and some have greatness thrust upon them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Through the press scout troops were invited to elect members eligible, by reason of their deeds, to compete for this award.
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading In an evil moment, one of our members suggested giving a trip to the Yellowstone Park as a reward for the best scout good turn performed in this county during the past summer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Rotary Club had no expectation of being dragged into the light of day and fulfilling its promise before the multitude——” “Don’t you be scared,” shouted Pee-wee.
