27
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From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
Ayres
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From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
B'snounUS /biːz/
possessive form of “b” — aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
for the reason that
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
Belden
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From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
Betty
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From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Mary Brooks was the privileged senior member.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
conditionedadjectiveUS /kənˈdɪʃənd/
established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
of great significance or value
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
Katherine
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From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
Madeline
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From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Brooks was the privileged senior member.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mary Brooks was the privileged senior member.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
Nita
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From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
by chance
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Mary Brooks was the privileged senior member.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
Reese
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From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
Roberta
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From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Mary Brooks was the privileged senior member.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
refrain from harming
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
subtractions
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From this reading "They" means the "clan," which had been developed from the "old guard" of freshman year by a few subtractions and several important additions.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three B's belonged, of course, and Madeline Ayres and Nita Reese.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
at the time that
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Rachel met with the clan when she could, but her conditioned freshmen took up most of her spare time, and in her few leisure moments what she liked best was a quiet talk with Betty, or a brisk tramp through the woods with Katherine or Roberta.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE CLUB OF MERRY HEARTS They were all in number 27 Belden, which, in spite of its small size, or perhaps because its small size made it seem particularly cozy, was their favorite rendezvous during junior year.
