AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
CALLverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
can't
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From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
don't
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From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
ELEANOR
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From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
FORMALadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
GRACEnounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
Harlowe
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From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
MAKEverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
Savelli
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From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
Taunoun
the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At one o'clock that afternoon Grace was summoned from the study hall, and her friends' curiosity went up to the highest pitch and did not in the least abate when Eleanor Savelli was also excused and hurriedly followed Grace out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading GRACE AND ELEANOR MAKE A FORMAL CALL Before recess the next day the news that Grace Harlowe and Eleanor Savelli had been seen in earnest conversation together traveled like wild fire around the study hall.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The members of the Phi Sigma Tau could scarcely believe their eyes, and when at recess they sought for enlightenment, Grace would give them no satisfaction save that she and Eleanor had really become friendly again.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I love you all dearly, but I can't tell you about it yet, so please don't ask me.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I do tell you, you'll understand and be as glad as I am," she informed them affectionately, and with this they were obliged to content themselves.
