adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
air-pistol
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From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Those are the necessaries and clothes the luxuries, are they?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
batsadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
boating-suit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
fishing-tackle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
Jill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading “Those are the necessaries and clothes the luxuries, are they?
MammanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
mustn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Those are the necessaries and clothes the luxuries, are they?
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
Pecq
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
printing-press
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Those are the necessaries and clothes the luxuries, are they?
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mamma can put a few collars in her trunk for us; but these necessary things _must_ go,” answered Jack, adding his target and air-pistol to the pile of bats, fishing-tackle, games, and a choice collection of shabby balls.
velocipedenoun
any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Never mind the clothes, we only want a boating-suit apiece.
wheelbarrownounUS /ˈwiːlberoʊ/
a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why don't you add a velocipede, wheelbarrow, and printing-press, my dear?” asked Mrs. Pecq, while Jill turned up her nose at “boys' rubbish.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, Mr. Jack, it is a moral impossibility to get all those things into one trunk, and you mustn't ask it of me,” said Mrs. Pecq, in a tone of despair, as she surveyed the heap of treasures she was expected to pack for the boys.
