Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

react verbally

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

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

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

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

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the act of consuming food

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

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From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

in an expectant manner

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

opinion or judgment

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

wearing a gown

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading To tell you the truth, I hate to think about it.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a woman host

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I feel vastly older and a shade more responsible.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

and nothing more

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

immediately past

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

without good reason

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

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

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I feel vastly older and a shade more responsible.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

in accommodation

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading "I feel vastly older and a shade more responsible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

on one occasion

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

above and across; more than

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading "I feel vastly older and a shade more responsible.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading "I feel vastly older and a shade more responsible.

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

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

in a clever manner

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

express in words

From this reading To tell you the truth, I hate to think about it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

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

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading To tell you the truth, I hate to think about it.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To tell you the truth, I hate to think about it.

hard to endure

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "I feel vastly older and a shade more responsible.

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

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

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

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

in or at the place that

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a Caucasian

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

which person or people

From this reading The seven other girls at the table looked expectantly at the pretty senior, who was their hostess at a dinner given by her at Martell's that Saturday evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ELFREDA MAKES A RASH PROMISE "How does it feel to be a senior, Mabel?" questioned Miriam Nesbit, glancing smilingly over where Mabel Ashe, gowned smartly in white, her brown eyes dancing with interest in what went on about her, sat eating her dessert, and obligingly trying to answer half a dozen questions at once.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Oh, just the same as it did last year," she replied lightly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To tell you the truth, I hate to think about it.