used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
chicksnounUS /tʃɪks/
plural of “chick” — young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
a social unit living together
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
KICKINGnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
the literary culture
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
for more time
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
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 Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
not any; not one
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
PIGSKINnounUS /ˈpɪɡskɪn/
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
Rushton
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From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
Rushton's
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From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
not often
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
required or under orders
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
up to a particular time
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a "real sport."
be dressed in
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading KICKING THE PIGSKIN Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener, and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings, she brooded over them every moment, and was counting the days till they returned to her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Rushton's, although less frequent than his wife's, were always bright and jolly, and seldom came without enclosing a check, which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory, when the boys were supposed to be in bed.
