used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
after-New
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From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
(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 So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
examsnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmz/
plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
freshies
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From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
half-year's
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From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
Jennie
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From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
and nothing more
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
as might be expected
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
Pinewood
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From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
caught or fixed
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING ON Jennie Bruce did not go home that Christmas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nancy took to study naturally; it was a "grind" for Jennie, and she was frank to admit it.
under normal conditions
From this reading Nancy stuck to her books just as closely after Thanksgiving as she had before; but as a sophomore she had more freedom than was usually granted to the freshies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So she was able to send home better reports for her first half-year's work than she had had before.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Instead, she remained at Pinewood Hall with Nancy and was "coached" for the after-New Year exams.
