used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
(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 When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in perfect physical condition, he recovered swiftly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
clothing in general
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Being in perfect physical condition, he recovered swiftly.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
Fardale
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From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
made afraid
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Being in perfect physical condition, he recovered swiftly.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Being in perfect physical condition, he recovered swiftly.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Being in perfect physical condition, he recovered swiftly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
rub-down
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From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He could hear the boys singing in a room across the corridor.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
in a swift manner
From this reading Being in perfect physical condition, he recovered swiftly.
carry out
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dick escaped from the crowd and from his friends and took a bath, followed by a brisk rub-down.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were sparkling and there was a healthy glow in his cheeks as he hurriedly packed his stuff and prepared to take the train that was to carry the triumphant cadets back to Fardale.
at the time that
From this reading When this was over, he donned his clothes, feeling pretty well, for all of the game he had played through, for all of his exertions in pursuing the runaway, for all of the bruises received in stopping the frightened horse.
