adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
terminate
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
being joined in close association
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
Danforth
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From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
disarrangeverb
destroy the arrangement or order of
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
frivolities
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From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
of great significance or value
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
on one occasion
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
Persis
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From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
Phillips
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From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
unpinverb
remove the pins from; unfasten the pins of
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “I hate to disarrange my pretty room,” said Persis, as she began to unpin the sketches adorning her walls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
at the time that
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Wilson Vane, Porter Phillips, and Mr. Danforth had returned the day after the supper, and the girls were preparing to break up their college associations when once the more important matters connected with their studies were done with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the question of themes, examinations, and other college matters to fill her mind, Persis had little time for frivolities for the next ten days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I’ll do the same for you when you’re ready to begin the work of tearing up.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
you're
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From this reading “Thank you, Patty! you’re always on hand to help.
