used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then Henrietta argued that point too.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
CHRONICLEnounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
divisible by two
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
a social unit living together
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
HENRIETTA
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From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
MIMICnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
oughtn't
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From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And then Henrietta argued that point too.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
an educational institution
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
squabbledverbUS /ˈskwɑːbəld/
past form of “squabble” — argue over petty things
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HENRIETTA—A FAMILY CHRONICLE—THE SCHOOL MIMIC—MY FIRST FIGHT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then Henrietta argued that point too.
a special situation
From this reading Rupert and Henrietta often squabbled, and always about the same sort of thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And then Henrietta argued that point too.
precisely as stated
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Henrietta often argued points, which made Rupert very angry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said that even if she were in the right, that had nothing to do with it, for girls oughtn't to dispute or discuss.
