adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
assertionsnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃənz/
plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
didn't
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From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
infusedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzd/
past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
others
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From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
ProperlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
SecretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That was just the kind of person for a secretary of such an association.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
TerrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new Secretary infused fresh life into the meetings.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was astonishing to see what one little creature like The Terror could accomplish in the course of a single season.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It may be remembered that the girls had said of her, when she was The Terror, that “she knew everything and didn't believe anything.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Properly interpreted, the saying meant that she knew a great deal, and wanted to know a great deal more, and was consequently always on the lookout for information; that she believed nothing without sufficient proof that it was true, and therefore was perpetually asking for evidence where, others took assertions on trust.
