the state of being absent
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She couldn’t bear to look at Rose.
have
From this reading She couldn’t bear to look at Rose.
Betty's
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From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And yet she could think of nothing else.
couldn't
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From this reading She couldn’t bear to look at Rose.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
Dr
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From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
else
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From this reading And yet she could think of nothing else.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
a unit of instruction
From this reading She wasn’t prepared with the lesson.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She couldn’t bear to look at Rose.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And yet she could think of nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet she could think of nothing else.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She wasn’t prepared with the lesson.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She couldn’t bear to look at Rose.
an educational institution
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And yet she could think of nothing else.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
Vandegrift's
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From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
wasn't
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From this reading She wasn’t prepared with the lesson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She couldn’t endure thinking what their presence here--their absence from Dr. Vandegrift’s office--signified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wasn’t prepared with the lesson.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading BY the time school was dismissed and the extra class called upon to recite, Betty’s feelings were so wrought up that she felt like throwing her books on the floor and screaming.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet she could think of nothing else.
