used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
a young female
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
Graydon
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From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why should I mope upstairs?"
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
INDEPENDENCEnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
a message received and understood
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
languishingverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
held dear
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
Madge
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From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
Madge's
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From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
the force of workers available
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
mopeverbUS /moʊp/
move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading "Why should I mope upstairs?"
mopingverbUS /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
MuirnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
not any; not one
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should I mope upstairs?"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "No reason that I know of, only Graydon has been slightly spoiled by his success among ladies, and society men are always imagining that girls are languishing for them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
on a floor above
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should I mope upstairs?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madge asked, with a keen look at her sister.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm glad you came down," she said, "if only to prove to Graydon that you were not moping upstairs."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Mrs. Muir came into Madge's room for a bit of the gossip that she dearly loved, but, as usual, obtained little information or surmise from the young girl.
