tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
a youthful male person
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
editorialsnounUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəlz/
plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
Elmhurst
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From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
promote over another
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
a young female
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
of great significance or value
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
Kenneth
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From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
the literary culture
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
Louise
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From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
come together
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
and nothing more
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
OL
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From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
coated with paint
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
express the need or desire for
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
in the near future
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At first Ken had resented the management of his campaign by his three girl friends; but soon he was grateful for their assistance and proud of their talents.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
at the time that
From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
in or at the place that
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
Women's
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From this reading He protested mildly when Louise invited the Women's Political Club to meet at Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon, but Mr. Watson assured him that this was an important play for popularity, so he promised to meet them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was at their own request that he refrained from any active work himself, merely appearing at the meetings they planned, where he made his speeches and impressed his hearers with his earnestness.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading OL' WILL ROGERS Beth had her folding table out in the rose garden where Kenneth was working at his easel, and while the boy painted she wrote her campaign letters and "editorials."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was really an excellent speaker, and his youth and enthusiasm counted much in his favor.
