aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you mean, Emma?" asked Grace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
DeansnounUS /diːnz/
plural of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
dearly loved
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean, Emma?" asked Grace.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
Emma
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From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "What do you mean, Emma?" asked Grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
Harlowe's
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From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean, Emma?" asked Grace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
Oakdale
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From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
Overton
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From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
go across or through
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
a human being
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Grace and Emma were in their room.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was the evening of Grace Harlowe's return from the Christmas holiday she had spent with her dear ones at Oakdale.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grace and Emma were in their room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dry bitterness of her friend's outburst regarding deans in general was too significant to be allowed to pass unquestioned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grace and Emma were in their room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean, Emma?" asked Grace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SUMMONS "There are Deans and _deans_," observed Emma Dean with savage emphasis, "but the Deans, of whom I am which, are, in my humble opinion, infinitely superior to the dean person stalking about the halls of dear old Overton."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean, Emma?" asked Grace.
