used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
at any time
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
Isabel
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From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
lovelessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvləs/
without love
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
low-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌloʊˈspɪrətɪd/
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
engage in
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
not any; not one
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
and nothing more
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
being of use or service
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that she was looked upon as a mere machine, fit only to make herself obliging and useful.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few days later Brownie donned her hat and jacket, and went out for a stroll.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had been very brave and defiant while confronting Mrs. Coolidge, but the reaction followed immediately, and she had been sad and low-spirited ever since.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She felt so alone in the world—so weary of this loveless life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be sure, there had been no more unkind or insolent speeches, for Isabel had been warned by her mother that Miss Douglas was so extremely high-spirited that she would not submit to them; but their manner to her was so arrogant and overbearing that it was absolutely painful to be in their presence.
