used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
Ashe'snounUS /ˈæʃəz/
possessive form of “ashe” — United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Once in her room, Grace reread Mabel Ashe's note.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
a young female
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
Kathleen
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From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
Kathleen's
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From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
the act of departing
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
Mabel
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From this reading Once in her room, Grace reread Mabel Ashe's note.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
not any; not one
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
a brief written record
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
on one occasion
From this reading Once in her room, Grace reread Mabel Ashe's note.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
an angry dispute
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
with low volume
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading Once in her room, Grace reread Mabel Ashe's note.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Once in her room, Grace reread Mabel Ashe's note.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
having a supporting base
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE INVITATION Neither Grace nor Kathleen went to their classes that morning.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then, taking her note book, she went quietly out to her class in English, leaving her roommate still standing at the window, her very back expressing defiant animosity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She unpacked her bag, putting away its contents in her usual methodical manner without so much as a glance in Kathleen's direction.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Feeling reasonably certain that the newspaper girl was in the wrong, Patience made no further effort toward discovering the nature of the quarrel.
