used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
Allison
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From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
ELEANOR
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From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
and nothing more
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
Mabel
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From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
social deportment
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
cut with a saw
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
an educational institution
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
in the near future
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
at the time that
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
belonging to which person
From this reading Grace greeted her cordially and introduced her to her chums, whose simple and unaffected manners soon put her at her ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VISIT TO ELEANOR The next day, when Grace, in company with her chums, left the school building, they beheld the shabby little figure of Mabel Allison waiting for them just outside the campus.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I have told my three friends about you, as I knew they would be as much interested in you as I am.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am so glad you waited," said Grace cordially.
