used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
in addition
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
any thing at all
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
BADEN-POWELL
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From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It is in this that the boy needs your encouragement.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in this that the boy needs your encouragement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in this that the boy needs your encouragement.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
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From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It is in this that the boy needs your encouragement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
schemedverbUS /skiːmd/
past form of “scheme” — form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
self-educationnoun
the process of educating yourself
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In offering this collection of yarns, I do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in _Scouting for Boys_ for self-education in character and good citizenship.
except if; if not
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL K.C.B., K.C.V.O., LL.D.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But illustrations by themselves are of comparatively little value unless the theories and ideas conveyed by them are also put into actual and habitual practice.
YARNSnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SCOUTING FOR BOYS," "YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS," "SCOUTING GAMES," "MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY," ETC.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is in this that the boy needs your encouragement.
