used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
(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 She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
Avelyn
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From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began by sounding the members of her own dormitory.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She began by sounding the members of her own dormitory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
Carrington's
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From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
dearly loved
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading She began by sounding the members of her own dormitory.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
divisible by two
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
an act that fails
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading They received the suggestion with wonderful favour.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
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 she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
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 She began by sounding the members of her own dormitory.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
make reference to
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She began by sounding the members of her own dormitory.
a course of conduct
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They received the suggestion with wonderful favour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
an educational institution
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading She began by sounding the members of her own dormitory.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading They received the suggestion with wonderful favour.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They received the suggestion with wonderful favour.
a special situation
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Loyal School League Avelyn went back to school in a serious frame of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew that she had undertaken a big thing, and, though she mentally set her teeth and meant to grapple with it, she felt that her dear Lavender Lady did not--could not--realize all the difficulties that lay in her path.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading They received the suggestion with wonderful favour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Carrington's supreme faith in her buoyed her up, however; she would try her utmost, and if failure came---- No! the Lavender Lady had said it was fatal even to mention failure, and that she must go about her errand absolutely determined to succeed.
