Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

with few mistakes

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

for the reason that

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

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From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

get or ask advice from

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

plural of “diploma” — a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

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From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

past form of “flunk” — fail to get a passing grade

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

a young female

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

the act of departing

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

of great significance or value

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

immediately past

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

very recently

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

being perceived or observed

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

and nothing more

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

go across or through

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

extremely

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

to push against gently

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

with low volume

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

express in speech

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

plural of “toaster” — someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Let's stand in a big circle," suggested Madeline Ayres, "and pass the diplomas round until each one comes to its owner."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

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From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

which person or people

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

belonging to which person

From this reading Carlotta was a "prod"; it was only because she came at the end of the alphabet that she was left out, but thanks to Betty's fly-away fashion of running off to speak to some junior ushers, and then calling the Blunderbuss, whose mother wanted to see her a minute, nobody could find out positively who it was that had been "flunked out" of 19--.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It wasn't surprising that Eleanor Watson, with her newly acquired duties as toastmistress, should keep getting outside the circle to consult various toasters and members of the supper committee; but it did seem as if Betty Wales might stay quietly in her place.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading So thought the girls who had noticed that Carlotta Young, the last girl in the line that went up for diplomas had not received any.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE GOING OUT OF 19-- Next morning came the really important part of commencement,--the getting of your diploma, or, to speak accurately, the getting of somebody's else diploma, which you could exchange for your own later.