used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
Edna
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From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
grouchyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊtʃi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
a large number or amount
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
a particular point in time
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
nuttingverbUS /ˈnʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “nut” — gather nuts
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
and nothing more
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
Salper
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From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
cut with a saw
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
not often
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
THRASHINGnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY After that the boys saw a good deal of Edna and Ruth Salper.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys were often asked to visit the Salper home, but it was seldom that they took advantage of these invitations.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter were thoroughly good sports and entered into the fun of the moment with such enthusiasm that the radio boys declared they were lots more fun than a good many of the fellows they knew.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They went nutting together, tramped through the woods, read together the latest discoveries in the radio field, until the girls became almost as great enthusiasts as the boys.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be pleasant enough," Herb declared, "if only grouchy Mr. Salper were not always around to put a damper on the sport."
