used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
every person
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
Faval
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From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
a young female
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
GlensnounUS /ɡlenz/
plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
of great significance or value
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
immediately past
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
Markin
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From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
merry-making
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From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
ordealsnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːlz/
plural of “ordeal” — a severe or trying experience
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
quaked
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From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
Rose-Mary
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From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
Rumpusnoun
the act of making a noisy disturbance
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
an educational institution
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
have in common
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
T'snounUS /tiːz/
possessive form of “t” — a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS THAT HAPPENED “Rumpus night” came at last.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The “Glens” depended upon Cologne, or more properly speaking for this important occasion, she was Miss Rose-Mary Markin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The “T’s” were all new members, and Jean Faval was their leader.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
which person or people
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The corridors seemed alive with whispers, the rooms fairly quaked with secrets, and if there was one girl not on a committee, she must have been the manager of one.
a late time of life
From this reading Little time was taken for the dining room ceremonies, for everyone had her share to get ready for the initiation of new members of the school, and for merry-making for those who had gone through the same ordeals, two or three years before.
