used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
dismayingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪɪŋ/
causing consternation
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
grindsnounUS /ɡraɪndz/
plural of “grind” — an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
matter-of-courseadjective
expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
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 The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
with low volume
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
be standing; be upright
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PATIENCE PROMISES TO STAND BY For the next three days Patience Eliot passed successfully for a freshman.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Far from being angry, the astonished sophomores treated the New England girl's mild deception as a joke, and by it she sprang into instant popularity with her class.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A little later it was announced positively that she had passed up freshman French.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
precisely as stated
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then came the sudden dismaying rumor that she was registered in the sophomore theme class.
at the time that
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
in or at the place that
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
which person or people
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The truth suddenly burst upon certain members of the sophomore class who had selected Miss Eliot as a splendid subject for sophomore grinds, when, on the occasion of their first class meeting, she walked quietly into the class room where it was to be held, and took her place with a cheerful, matter-of-course air that was very disturbing to various abashed sophomores who had planned mischief.
