used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
past 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 The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
coltsnounUS /koʊlts/
plural of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
enjoyin
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From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
extrasnounUS /ˈekstrəz/
plural of “extra” — a minor actor in crowd scenes
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
set up or found
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
not one, and not any
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
and nothing more
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
free from harm or evil
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The result was that the girls now found themselves mounted on a pair of gentle though high-spirited colts that seemed aware of the distinguished company they were in and carried themselves accordingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As for Slick Jones, the best he had was none too good for this favorite of his.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
the act of using
From this reading RUTH GOES TO THE RESCUE In one or two of the minor scenes, Ruth had been able to use Sandy Banks and Slick Jones as extras.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two added a great deal to the local color of the scenes in which they were used and Ruth only regretted that she had not been able to use them more frequently.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As it was, the money the young director had given them in return for “enjoyin’ themselves,” as they put it, had made them Ruth’s great friends.
