used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
(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 Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
condonedverbUS /kənˈdoʊnd/
past form of “condone” — excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
Dorothy
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From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
Dorothy's
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From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
divisible by two
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
Faval
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From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
a young female
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
Glenwood
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From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
Pangborn
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From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
punctuatingverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
an educational institution
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
slingsnounUS /slɪŋz/
plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
Tavia
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From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TROUBLE UPON TROUBLE Nine days had passed since our friends arrived at Glenwood Hall, and the first week of school days had been covered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
which person or people
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a whole day after the initiation night she had been obliged to stay in her room, the shock affecting her nerves, and the slight scorching of her hands requiring bandages.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tavia brought her all the news of the investigation, punctuating it appropriately with “slings” at Jean Faval.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Dorothy’s troubles seemed most unusual, even for an active girl, who is sure to find more worries than her friends from the reason that her interests, being more widely scattered, cause more dangers and more gossip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Warning had been given by Mrs. Pangborn that the next mistake would not be so easily condoned, but Tavia put it that the next time Jean Faval made any trouble for Dorothy she would be dipped in the lake, and held down for a while to “cool her off.”
