Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

in actual fact

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

later than; following

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

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

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

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

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

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

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

put or send forth

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

fill with distaste

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

divisible by two

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

set up or found

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

a young female

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

destroyed or killed

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

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

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

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

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

requiring great effort

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

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From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

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

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

plural of “hitch” — a period of time spent in military service

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

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

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

and nothing more

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

in a joyous manner

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

expressing sorrow

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

above and across; more than

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

the local environment

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

-ing form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

almost; nearly

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

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From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

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

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

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

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

two times

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

up to a particular time

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Each girl seemed bent on distinguishing herself, and that teacher was heard laughingly to declare that she had an "all star cast."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER After the parts had been given out, rehearsals for the play went merrily on.

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

From this reading There were many hitches at first, but finally things settled down to smooth running order, and as the time for its presentation approached Miss Tebbs had good reason to feel jubilant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

at any time that; every time that

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

which person or people

From this reading In spite of rehearsals, Grace Harlowe's team found time for a few basketball games, and whipped the senior team twice in succession, much to the disgust of Captain Julia Crosby, who threatened to go into deep mourning over what she called "her dead and gone team."

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading She even composed a mournful ditty, which she sang in their ears in a wailing minor key whenever she passed any of them, and practically tormented them, until they actually did win one hard-fought victory over the juniors, "just to keep Julia from perpetrating her eternal chant," as one of them remarked.