used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
culprit's
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From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
disdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
a man of refinement
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
jerksnounUS /dʒɜːrks/
plural of “jerk” — a dull stupid fatuous person
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
a narrow way or road
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
go across or through
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
Sylvia
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From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
Sylvia's
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From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Sylvia's chin lifts a trifle, disdainful of the impudence of sophomores.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
the topmost one of two
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She crosses the Lane and is on her own ground now as she follows the familiar walks that link the college buildings together.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
which person or people
From this reading The students who pass her grin cheerfully and tug at their caps; several, from a distance, wave a hand at her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She has recognized the culprit's voice, and will deal with him later in her own fashion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One young gentleman, leaning from the upper window of the chemical laboratory, calls, "Hello, Sylvia," and jerks his head out of sight.
