Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On her way home Grace exclaimed delightedly: "Look across the street, girls!

later than; following

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)

From this reading There is Mabel Ashe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

without stop or interruption

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

with delight

From this reading On her way home Grace exclaimed delightedly: "Look across the street, girls!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

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From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading On her way home Grace exclaimed delightedly: "Look across the street, girls!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

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From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

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From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On her way home Grace exclaimed delightedly: "Look across the street, girls!

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

disturbingly provocative

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is Mabel Ashe.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On her way home Grace exclaimed delightedly: "Look across the street, girls!

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From this reading There is Mabel Ashe.

engage in

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

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From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

deliver by singing

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is Mabel Ashe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

push forcefully

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

third-person singular of “up” — raise

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

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From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On her way home Grace exclaimed delightedly: "Look across the street, girls!

possessive form of “wells” — prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then Anne, Miriam, Elfreda and she went for a stroll down College Street and into Vinton's for ices.

at the time that

From this reading UPS AND DOWNS At breakfast the next morning Grace began her campaign, and she continued to sing Gertrude Wells's praises when she encountered a group of her freshmen friends after the services.

which person or people

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Here they encountered quite a delegation of girls from Morton House, among whom was Gertrude herself, and a great deal of mysterious intriguing went on behind that young woman's back, who, quite unconscious of the honor about to be thrust upon her, was telling her chum that she thought Grace Harlowe would make a good president for 19----.