used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The B's, as was to be expected, contributed touches of style.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
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 B's, as was to be expected, contributed touches of style.
Babbie
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From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then the fun began.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
coming-out
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From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The B's, as was to be expected, contributed touches of style.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
true confidential information
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The B's, as was to be expected, contributed touches of style.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Then the fun began.
Georgia'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “georgia” — a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
how
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From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
Madeline's
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From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
not any; not one
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
and nothing more
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
a quantity of money
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the fun began.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
TOUCHESnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
precisely as stated
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was curious to see how each girl's personality came out in the way she manipulated Madeline's second self.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A TOUCH OF STYLE AND SOME OTHER TOUCHES "The Merry Hearts" lost no time in arranging the details of what Babbie called Georgia's coming-out party.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Various methods of bringing her to public notice were discussed, but it was finally decided that each "Merry Heart" should do whatever her individual taste and inclination suggested, only each must add some touch, however slight, to the sum total of Georgia's achievements, report what she had done at the next ensuing meeting of the society, and be very careful not to divulge the secret of Georgia's personality to any outsider.