achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
Aldred
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From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
Aldred's
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From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
else
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From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
set up or found
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
the act of departing
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
cause to move by striking
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
keepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
Mabel's
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From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
not any; not one
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
on one occasion
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
on the contrary
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
rinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
SkatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading Skating, like everything else, has no royal road, and neither of the girls advanced much beyond the point of going alone.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
Ursula
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From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Venus in the Snow There was generally sound sense in Mabel's arguments, though Aldred's impatience wanted at once to achieve great things.
at the time that
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
which person or people
From this reading She remembered hearing that in Brussels, when snow falls, the most eminent sculptors of the city go to the Park and model snow statues, which are carefully guarded afterwards by the park keepers, and shown to the streams of visitors who flock to look at them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aldred, rather to her chagrin, found she certainly could not compete with Ursula, and an aspiring dream of seeing herself queen of the rink vanished away.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was never without resources, however and as she was determined always to keep to the fore, she hit upon another means of making herself prominent.
