used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Grace regarded Arline with affectionate eyes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
anew
From this reading "Don't think of it again, Daffydowndilly."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
subject to appointment
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
Arline
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From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
can't
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From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
Daffydowndilly
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From this reading "Don't think of it again, Daffydowndilly."
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't think of it again, Daffydowndilly."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
give expression to
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Grace regarded Arline with affectionate eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
a young female
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't think of it again, Daffydowndilly."
held up in the air
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
others
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From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
Overton
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From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Grace regarded Arline with affectionate eyes.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
SENIORSnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was glad almost to the point of tears that the cloud between her and the dainty little girl had been lifted.
Thayer's
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From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't think of it again, Daffydowndilly."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE SENIORS THOUGHT OF THE PLAN "I can't forgive myself for being so disagreeable," was Arline Thayer's regretful cry.
in or at the place that
From this reading Grace had met Arline half an hour earlier than the time appointed for the senior class meeting the following afternoon and the two girls had hurried to the room in Overton Hall, where the meeting was to be held, for the express purpose of having a confidential chat before the others should arrive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace regarded Arline with affectionate eyes.
