used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
Arline
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From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first one," said Miriam Nesbit.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
a young female
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
Miriam
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From this reading "The first one," said Miriam Nesbit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
Nesbit
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From this reading "The first one," said Miriam Nesbit.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The first one," said Miriam Nesbit.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
move stealthily
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Arline collected the names and read each one in turn to the assembled girls.
Vinton's
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From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
accept gladly
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST The meeting in the library the next day, followed by a social session at Vinton's, resulted in the enthusiastic organization of the society proposed by Grace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading As had been suggested, every girl had brought with her a slip of paper on which was written the name she had selected for the society.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Which one do you like best?" she asked, looking from one to another of her friends.
