used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
hadn't
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From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
hand-to-handadjective
being at close quarters
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
the act of retaining something
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
how
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From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
and nothing more
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
Nora
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From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
on one occasion
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
to-day
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From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
TRANSGRESSORnounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
which person or people
From this reading With a great effort at self-control she turned to the other girls, who were holding an indignation meeting in the corridor.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Once outside the gymnasium, Grace's dignity forsook her, and she felt a wild desire to kick and scream like a small child.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish we hadn't given in," said Nora, almost sobbing with anger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The contemptible conduct of the junior team filled her with just rage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Girls," she said, "I know just how you feel about this, and if we had been boys there would have been a hand-to-hand conflict in the gymnasium to-day."
