used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
Amanda
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From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "They waited behind and told on us--the sneaks!
Billie's
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From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
DillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
Eliza
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From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
Laura
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From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They waited behind and told on us--the sneaks!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
any competition
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
cut with a saw
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
sneaksnounUS /sniːks/
plural of “sneak” — a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
From this reading "They waited behind and told on us--the sneaks!
not in physical motion
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
possessing sweep
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "They waited behind and told on us--the sneaks!
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But as the girls glanced from them to Miss Race they saw that the latter looked troubled.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They waited behind and told on us--the sneaks!
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "They waited behind and told on us--the sneaks!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Misses Dill carried their noses high in the air, and there was a grim expression around their mouths.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A CHALLENGE The girls stood still, awaiting they did not know what, while Miss Ada and Miss Cora swept into the room followed by the other teachers, Amanda and the Shadow.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Amanda and Eliza did it," Laura whispered fiercely in Billie's ear.
