used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Enter and give an account of yourself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Enter and give an account of yourself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
rid of obstructions
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
dearly loved
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
Eliot'snounUS /ˈeliəts/
possessive form of “eliot” — 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 "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
to come or go into
From this reading "Enter and give an account of yourself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Enter and give an account of yourself.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
ten 10s
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
held dear
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A light knock on the door, accompanied by, "May I come in?" hushed the song on Grace's lips.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
OVERHEARDverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
Overton
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From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
express in words
From this reading "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
with low volume
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
sweetenverbUS /ˈswiːtən/
make sweeter in taste
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
to-day
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From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I should say so," she called, recognizing Patience Eliot's voice.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
which person or people
From this reading WHAT PATIENCE OVERHEARD "Oh, Overton, our voices clear Ring out in reverent praise to-day, To thee, our Mother, loved and dear Who guides us on our college way," sang Grace softly as she walked about her room putting away the various articles of wearing apparel she had taken from her trunk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Christmas vacation had come and gone like a glad, happy dream, and with a hundred pleasant memories of home to sweeten the days that lay between her and Easter, Grace cheerfully unpacked her belongings, humming as she worked the song of Overton that she loved best.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Enter and give an account of yourself.
