Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

later than; following

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

put or send forth

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

subject to popular election

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

past form of “fete” — have a celebration

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Grace nominated Gertrude Wells for president.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Grace nominated Gertrude Wells for president.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

destroyed or killed

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

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

From this reading Grace nominated Gertrude Wells for president.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

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

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

a formal or official examination

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

past form of “lionize” — assign great social importance to

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

appointed by nomination

From this reading Grace nominated Gertrude Wells for president.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

plural of “nomination” — the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

and nothing more

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Grace nominated Gertrude Wells for president.

with speed

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

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

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

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

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

up to a particular time

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

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

From this reading Gertrude Wells was elected president by an overwhelming majority, and the nomination and election of the other class officers quickly followed.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

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 Grace nominated Gertrude Wells for president.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The next night Grace and Miriam gave a dinner in honor of her election at Vinton's, to which twelve girls were invited, and for a week the new president was feted and lionized until she laughingly declared that a return to the simple life was her only means of re-establishing her lost reputation for study and avoiding impending warnings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN INVITATION AND A MISUNDERSTANDING The class elections went off with a snap.

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

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.

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

From this reading There were two other nominations, and after the three young women had gone through the ordeal of inspection before the class, the votes were cast.