used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
angel'snounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
creamsnounUS /kriːmz/
plural of “cream” — the best people or things in a group
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
dillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
in a serious manner
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
take in solid food
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “So have I,” said Sallie.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “So have I,” said Sallie.
I've
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From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
and nothing more
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
staying power
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
engage in
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
Marjory
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From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
perchesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “perch” — support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So have I,” said Sallie.
Sallie
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From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
they're
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From this reading “As for my legs,” laughed happy Marjory, after the next social evening, “they’re just ready to drop off—I’ve had so many invitations to dance.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading A MYSTERY CLEARED For the proverbial nine days, tongues wagged furiously at Highland Hall; but seemingly to good purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the Seniors came down from their lofty perches long enough to stuff both girls so full of cream puffs and chocolate creams, dill pickles, ripe olives and angel’s food cake that for three days after this never to be forgotten feast they were unable to eat their regular meals.
which person or people
From this reading The girls who had allowed doubts of Sallie and Marjory to creep into their hearts now strove earnestly to make up for their former unjust suspicions.
