used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
how long something has existed
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
Babbie
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From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
Careys
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From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
Crompton's
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From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
the act of giving
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
incipientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
IvanounUS /ˈiːvə/
any of various coarse shrubby plants of the genus Iva with small greenish flowers; common in moist areas (as coastal salt marshes) of eastern and central North America
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
jerseysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrziz/
plural of “jersey” — a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
immediately past
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
MavisnounUS /ˈmeɪvɪs/
common Old World thrush noted for its song
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
MooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
being perceived or observed
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
obtrusiveadjectiveUS /əbˈtruːsɪv/
sticking out; protruding
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
OpalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
on the contrary
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
an educational institution
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
a particular situation
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
express in speech
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
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 The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Warren Mavis and Merle went to Miss Crompton's class on Friday afternoon in their dainty best dresses, silk stockings, and dancing sandals.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Their appearance was certainly very different from what it had been last week in their brown jerseys and school shoes.
which person or people
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading They noticed Gwen Williams look them up and down, but she did not speak to them or give them any sign of recognition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beyond an occasional word with Opal, Iva, or the Careys, she would not be expansive with any of the girls at The Moorings, holding aloof in a rather obtrusive fashion, and giving them to understand that though she might attend their French and dancing classes she must not be regarded as a member of the school.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Babbie, who was of a much more sociable disposition, would often try to linger to talk with companions of her own age, but Gwen invariably interfered, and would put a stop to the incipient friendships, giving her younger sister glances of very plain reproof.
