used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
(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 He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
on or to one side
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
aroused or activated
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
basketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
for the reason that
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
bettermentnounUS /ˈbetərmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
confined by bonds
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
Brierley
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From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
CORNEY
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From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
greatly pleased
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
Dr
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From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
headmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
healthieradjectiveUS /ˈhelθiər/
improved in health or physical condition
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
engage in
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
rinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
Riverport
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From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
roller-skating
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From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
an educational institution
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He was an advocate of all healthful sports, when not carried to excess.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
there'll
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From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
precisely as stated
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEWS CORNEY BROUGHT The big roller-skating rink had been turned into a splendid gymnasium for the boys and girls of Riverport school; for certain days were to be set aside when the latter should have their turn at basketball and kindred athletic exercises, calculated to make them healthier, and better fitted for their studies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And this spirit which had been awakened in Riverport, was bound, he believed, to make for the betterment of the town in every way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The headmaster of the school, Professor Brierley, was very much delighted with the way things had gone.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Perhaps there'll be less work for Dr. Temple," he remarked, at a meeting of the best citizens, when the gymnasium was handed over to the school trustees; "because there'll be far less sickness among our young people.
