used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
Ames
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From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
Babe's
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From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
CampusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
dinner-tables
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From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
Essayists
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eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
janitornounUS /ˈdʒænətər/
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
taking-off
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From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And some of them went forthwith to interview the janitor, thereby adding a new episode.
Westcott
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From this reading Girls who had laughed over the discomfiture of the Westcott House senior, who had eventually paid a high price for her readiness in running off with Bob's violets, listened eagerly to the story of Babe's lace handkerchief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Campus dinner-tables buzzed with anecdotes about her, a good many of which "The Merry Hearts" themselves had never heard before.
which person or people
From this reading People who knew the "English Essayists" chapter of her experiences had not heard the Yale chapter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW EXCITEMENT The unhappy taking-off of Georgia Ames supplied Harding College with conversation for a good deal more than the proverbial nine days.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
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