used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
(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 THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Others were warmly attired in knickerbockers and sweaters.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
Burlen
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From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
Chub's
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From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading And there were all kinds and descriptions of costumes.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
CROSS-COUNTRYadverbUS /ˈkrɔːskʌntri/
not following tracks or roads
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading And there were all kinds and descriptions of costumes.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And there were all kinds and descriptions of costumes.
knickerbockersnounUS /ˈnɪkərbɑːkərz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Others were warmly attired in knickerbockers and sweaters.
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 It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
a large number or amount
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
nippyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪpi/
a sharp biting taste
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
Others
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From this reading Others were warmly attired in knickerbockers and sweaters.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
any competition
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
Roy
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From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
a particular situation
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
spikedadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Others were warmly attired in knickerbockers and sweaters.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
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 It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Others were warmly attired in knickerbockers and sweaters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Roy had taken Chub's advice in the matter of apparel, and wore short trousers, woolen stockings, his crimson sweater and a pair of spiked running shoes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE There were boys of all ages between twelve and eighteen in the group which awaited the word from Horace Burlen.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It was a frosty nippy day, cloudy and with occasional gusts of wind, but nevertheless several of the runners wore cotton running trunks and short stockings, and the expanse of bare leg between hose and trunk required lots of rubbing and slapping to keep the blood in circulation.
