used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
greatly pleased
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
Eleanor
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From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
to come or go into
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
a young female
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
grindsnounUS /ɡraɪndz/
plural of “grind” — an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
LARKnounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
Savell
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From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
sororitynounUS /sərˈɔːrəti/
a social club for female undergraduates
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
having a supporting base
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
Taunoun
the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A few girls were seen to shake their heads dubiously, and a number of those termed "grinds" were not interviewed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading As soon as a girl from any of the three lower classes appeared she was approached by some of the former and a great deal of whispering and subdued laughter went on.
which person or people
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Among the number to whom nothing was said were the members of the Phi Sigma Tau, and as the morning advanced they became fully aware that something unusual was in the wind.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The majority, however, appeared to be highly delighted over what they heard, one group standing near one of the windows, of which Eleanor was the center, laughed so loudly that they were sent to their seats.
WOULD-BEadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading A WOULD-BE "LARK" Eleanor Savell and the seven girls who formed their sorority were the first to enter the study hall on Tuesday morning.
