used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are the first, however."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
for the reason that
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does Jessica know it?" inquired Nora.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
ELEANOR
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From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You are the first, however."
GAUNTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
Harlowe
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From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading You are the first, however."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Does Jessica know it?" inquired Nora.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Does Jessica know it?" inquired Nora.
Jessica
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From this reading "Does Jessica know it?" inquired Nora.
Jessica's
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From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Does Jessica know it?" inquired Nora.
immediately past
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
locker-roomadjective
relating to or appropriate for a locker room
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
Nora
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From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
O'Malley
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From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
done under pressure
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
an educational institution
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
in the near future
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
Taunoun
the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
THROWSnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
to-night
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From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ELEANOR THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET "The Phi Sigma Tau is to have a special meeting to-night at Jessica's," called Grace Harlowe to Nora O'Malley as the latter entered the locker-room at the close of school one day about two weeks after the initiation at Jessica's.
at the time that
From this reading I rushed down here the minute the last bell rang, because I wanted to be here when the girls come in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Not yet," replied Grace, "but she will as soon as she comes in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are the first, however."
