adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
AnnenounUS /æn/
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 It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
godspeednounUS /ˈɡɑːdspid/
a successful journey
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
Harlowe
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From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
Harlowe's
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From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
Jessica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
Nesbit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
O'Malley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
Pierson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
Plebenoun
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
Reddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
Wingate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oakdale won't seem like the same place.
YearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Those who have read "Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" need no introduction to these three young men or to the girl chums.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading For Hippy Wingate, Reddy Brooks and David Nesbit were leaving that afternoon to begin a four years' course in an eastern college, and a number of relatives and friends had gathered to wish them godspeed.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What shall we do without you?" exclaimed Grace Harlowe mournfully.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a sunny afternoon in early October, and Grace Harlowe with her three chums, Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malley and Jessica Bright, stood grouped around three young men on the station platform at Oakdale.
