AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
(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 All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
Baird
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From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
Brockway
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From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
can't
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From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
take in solid food
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
enclose with a fence
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE IDEA SUGGESTED.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
irreverentlyadverb
without respect
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
and nothing more
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
Lowington
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From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
not any; not one
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
express in words
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
ShufflesnounUS /ˈʃʌfəlz/
plural of “shuffle” — the act of mixing cards haphazardly
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE IDEA SUGGESTED.
confined on all sides
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IDEA SUGGESTED.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
up to a particular time
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Baird," the gentleman thus irreverently alluded to, was the principal of the Brockway Academy, of which Shuffles and Monroe were pupils in the boarding department.
which person or people
From this reading All we have to do is, to fill our pockets, and keep our mouths closed--till the peaches are ripe enough to eat," said Robert Shuffles, the older and the larger of two boys, who had just climbed over the high fence that surrounded the fine garden of Mr. Lowington.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What will Baird say if he finds it out?" replied Isaac Monroe, his companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores.
