used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
Baylis
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From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
Beverly
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From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
Beverly's
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From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
CULINARYadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
a special loved one
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
ElectranounUS /ɪˈlektrə/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
EXPERIMENTSnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
moving swiftly
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
immatureadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/
characteristic of a lack of maturity
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
the sound of laughing
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
roused to anger
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
only a very short time before
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
StoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading With a scarcely repressed laugh she hid it in her book, and turned to face the storm center, Miss Baylis.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stooping hastily, Beverly caught it up unnoticed in the greater confusion, though she could not help seeing "Darling little sweetheart," in a large immature hand at the heading.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Electra turned and twisted in her frantic endeavors to discover the origin of the upheaval, and Petty made a mad scramble for her history book which the sudden jerk had sent flying out of her hands, the sentimental missive fluttering from its hiding place to drop at Beverly's feet.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is responsible for this folly?" demanded the irate one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CULINARY EXPERIMENTS Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.
