used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
at or in the front
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
in addition
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But never were brother and sister better friends.
botanynounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But never were brother and sister better friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
Donald
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From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading WHICH PARTLY EXPLAINS ITSELF.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But never were brother and sister better friends.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHICH PARTLY EXPLAINS ITSELF.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
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 Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But never were brother and sister better friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
many times at short intervals
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading WHICH PARTLY EXPLAINS ITSELF.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
REEDnounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
rhetoricnounUS /ˈretərɪk/
using language effectively to please or persuade
From this reading Also, she was ahead of him in history, botany, and rhetoric.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But never were brother and sister better friends.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
precisely as stated
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOROTHY REED was of a somewhat livelier temperament than Donald, and that, as she often could not but feel, gave her an advantage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But never were brother and sister better friends.
at the time that
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH PARTLY EXPLAINS ITSELF.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Donald, though full of boyish spirit, was steadier, more self-possessed than Dorothy, and in algebra and physical geography he "left her nowhere," as the young lady herself would tersely confess when in a very good humor.
