used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
being joined in close association
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
best-liked
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From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
charmeuse
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From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
Denton's
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From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
without deviation
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
a young female
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
IDEALSnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
immediately past
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
Mabel
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From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
Mabel's
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From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Anne, knowing Grace was to be away, had accepted an invitation to go down to Ruth Denton's little room, help her cook supper, and spend the evening with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIRLS AND THEIR IDEALS Directly after her last class the next day, Grace hurried to her room to change her gown.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
which person or people
From this reading She was deeply attached to the pretty senior, who was the best-liked girl in college, and Grace could not help feeling a trifle proud of Mabel's frank enjoyment of her society.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Oh, dear," sighed Grace, as she tried vainly to reach the two hooks of her dark blue charmeuse gown that seemed only a sixteenth of an inch out of reach, "I wish Anne were here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked forward with eager pleasure to her evening with Mabel Ashe.
