Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

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From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

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

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

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

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

without a doubt

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

possessive form of “beth” — the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

the position of chairman

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

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From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

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From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

subject to popular election

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

special importance or significance

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

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

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

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

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

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

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

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

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

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

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

not any; not one

From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

appointed by nomination

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

-ing form of “nominate” — propose as a candidate for some honor

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

plural of “nomination” — the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

and nothing more

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

the tenure of a president

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Abby Dunbar was immediately nominated by Grace Chisholm, and then, as no other names were mentioned, the balloting proceeded.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

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

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

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

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

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

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

up to a particular time

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

precisely as stated

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

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

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

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

From this reading Half a dozen other nominations were made, but the result was very satisfactory to Beth's friends, as she was elected by a large majority.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

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

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

at the time that

From this reading When things were fairly under way, Dolly nominated Beth for the presidency.

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

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Constance was made vice-president without opposition, and the rest of the balloting went smoothly enough until the executive committee was reached.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then Constance made her first little speech, nominating Margaret for the chairmanship, and putting forcibly before the class, the good work that she had done as president, and "for which," Constance concluded with significant emphasis, "we want, most assuredly, to show our gratitude now, in the only way possible."