used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
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 The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
true confidential information
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
a young female
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
destroyed or killed
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
Miriam's
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From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
recurring again and again
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
determined
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
UNSUCCESSFULadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
unthinkingadjectiveUS /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miriam's accusation had been repeated from one girl to another, with unconscious additions, until Anne loomed up in the light of a traitor, and was treated accordingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW There were two subjects of interest under discussion in the sophomore class.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One was the coming ball, the other the story of the lost signals, which had gone the round of the class.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Grace had told Anne the next day the details of the meeting, and in some measure prepared her for what would undoubtedly follow.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The general opinion seemed to be that Anne had betrayed the team, and with the unthinking cruelty of youth, the girls had resolved to teach her a lesson.
