used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
Archie
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From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
Athol
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From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
Beverly
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From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
rid of obstructions
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
the specified day of the month
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
else
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From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
foreknowledgenoun
knowledge of an event before it occurs
From this reading As to any foreknowledge of that prank she had not had the slightest.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
Hallowe'ennounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
Kilton
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From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
the act of departing
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading As to any foreknowledge of that prank she had not had the slightest.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
with speed
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading As to any foreknowledge of that prank she had not had the slightest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
except if; if not
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So her conscience was quite clear on that score anyway.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, she had recognized Athol and his companion as they were leaving the gymnasium that afternoon, but she did not believe that any one else had.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading So far as she could recollect nothing could be scored against her deportment unless, at this late date her wild gallop to Kilton Hall had become known, or the presence of Athol and Archie at the Hallowe'en frolic had been discovered.
Woodhull's
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From this reading A CRISIS Fully as bewildered as the girls she had left behind her, Beverly went quickly to Miss Woodhull's study.
