Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

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From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

in addition

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

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

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

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

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

eagerly desirous

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

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From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

bestow a quality on

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

a female human offspring

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

being one more than seven

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

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

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

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

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

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

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

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

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

used to form the superlative

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

out of fashion

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

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

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

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

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

possessing sweep

From this reading A cool breeze swept across the campus, and, according to J. Elfreda Briggs, one didn't really mind being graduated on such a day.

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

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

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

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

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

From this reading The Southards, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Pierson and her daughter Mary, together with Mrs. Allison, Mabel and the remainder of the Eight Originals Plus Two had been staying at the "Tourraine" for the past two days.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

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

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile

From this reading Elfreda's father and mother had also arrived and were staying at the "Wilton," an old-fashioned hotel near the campus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hotels of Overton were well filled with friends and relatives of the graduates.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading GRACE FINDS HER WORK Commencement day dawned smilingly, as though anxious to contribute to the happiness of the four chums by putting on its most sunshiny face.