used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
DaintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
dearly loved
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
Dorothy
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From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
Elfreda
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From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
How
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From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
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 She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
recuperationnounUS /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
an educational institution
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
except if; if not
From this reading How could she rest, or enjoy the trip unless she were sure that Dorothy was absolutely content and happy?
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until thus assured, they could not set out on the journey, for the trip had been planned as a means of rest and recuperation for Mrs. Dainty.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
Vera
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From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The girls would have been assigned places in the classes for which they were fitted, and thus the school work would be planned, and their time closely occupied.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that Vera Vane was a host in herself, her friend and chum, Elfreda was nearly her equal in active wit, and high spirits, and at least a few of the other pupils would have already formed a speaking acquaintance with the two new girls.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Mrs. Dainty and Aunt Charlotte were also eager to know if the two who were so dear to them were comfortable, satisfied with their surroundings, and looking forward to a pleasant school year.
