afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dorothy turned to look at Nancy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think of her?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy turned to look at Nancy.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
Fenler
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From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
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 Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dorothy turned to look at Nancy.
come together
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Dorothy turned to look at Nancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What do you think of her?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
with low volume
From this reading Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Fenler left them, closing the door softly behind her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think of her?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothy turned to look at Nancy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dorothy turned to look at Nancy.
under normal conditions
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nancy said, asking the question that she knew was puzzling Dorothy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think of her?"
at the time that
From this reading "Usually," Miss Fenler explained, "the classes meet for recitations in the forenoon only, the afternoons being reserved for study, and when lessons were prepared, for recreation."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think of her?"
