adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
ADDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Kid beamed as they entered.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading The Kid beamed as they entered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Gents," he said, "come right in.
ComradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
dressing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Kid beamed as they entered.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
GentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading "Gents," he said, "come right in.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mighty glad to see you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gents," he said, "come right in.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading The Kid beamed as they entered.
Kid'snounUS /kɪdz/
possessive form of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
MightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Mighty glad to see you."
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
PenetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
Psmith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gents," he said, "come right in.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mighty glad to see you."
shock-headedadjective
having a shock (or untidy mass) of hair
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
STAFFnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
ten-round
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Kid beamed as they entered.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is a relief to me, Comrade Brady," said Psmith, "to find that you can see us.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE STAFF Penetrating into the Kid's dressing-room some moments later, the editorial staff found the winner of the ten-round exhibition bout between members of the club seated on a chair, having his right leg rubbed by a shock-headed man in a sweater, who had been one of his seconds during the conflict.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mighty glad to see you."
