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From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
autographsnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræfs/
plural of “autograph” — something written by one's own hand
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
barteredverbUS /ˈbɑːrtərd/
past form of “barter” — exchange goods without involving money
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
Brackenfield
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From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
developing-room
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From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
DonanounUS /ˈdoʊnə/
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
DormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
exposuresnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒərz/
plural of “exposure” — vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
fiasconounUS /fiˈæskoʊ/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
how
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From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
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 She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
Kodak
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From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
immediately past
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
engage in
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
Marjorie's
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From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
not any; not one
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
an educational institution
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
second-hand
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From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
snapshotsnounUS /ˈsnæpʃɑːts/
plural of “snapshot” — an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dormitory No. 9 After the sad fiasco recorded in the last chapter, Marjorie's interest in autographs languished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to make a series of views of the school and send them to her father and to her brothers, for she knew how much they appreciated such things at the front.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She took up photography instead, and bartered a quite nice little collection of foreign stamps with one of the Seniors in exchange for a second-hand Kodak.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Of course, it was much too late in the year for snapshots, but she managed to get a few time exposures on bright days, and enjoyed herself afterwards in the developing-room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In his last letter to her, Daddy had said: "I am glad you and Dona are happy at Brackenfield, and wish I could picture you there.
