used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
react verbally
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
brainlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪnlɪs/
not using intelligence
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nancy came out of her haze with a sharp shock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
Gordon's
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From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
only a very short time before
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Nancy came out of her haze with a sharp shock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
the literary culture
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
Maybrick
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From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nancy came out of her haze with a sharp shock.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
Schakael
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From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Nancy came out of her haze with a sharp shock.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Nancy came out of her haze with a sharp shock.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
unopenedadjectiveUS /əˈnoʊpənd/
not yet opened or unsealed
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
precisely as stated
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
at the time that
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why--why, Miss Maybrick, I know very much better than that," she admitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But with the unexpected letters from Mr. Gordon's office unopened, it seemed hardly probable that Nancy would pull through the day without a reprimand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FIRST ADVANCE Madame Schakael had prophesied that Nancy would be perfect in her recitations that day, and so there would be no doubt of her being able to go skating on the river.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What _is_ the matter with you, Miss Nelson?" demanded one of the teachers sharply, when Nancy had made an unusually brainless answer to a very simple question.
