used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
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 Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
Harlowe
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From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
ill-naturedadjective
having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
immediately past
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
Miriam
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From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
absolutely essential
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
Nesbit
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From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
not any; not one
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
Oakdale
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From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
and nothing more
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
overratedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “overrate” — make too high an estimate of
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
by chance
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Anne, who was completely ignored, took it philosophically, her only regret being the fact that Grace had been dragged into difficulties on her account.
reposed
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From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
an educational institution
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
stabsnounUS /stæbz/
plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Grace was fully cognizant of their change of heart, and spent more than one unhappy hour over it, but outwardly she carried herself as though unaware of the many little ill-natured stabs directed toward her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A LION AT LAST It was a week before the last borrowed decoration reposed in its original place, and fully that long before the echoes of the sophomore ball died out.
which person or people
From this reading Miriam Nesbit took particular pains to point out that the success of the affair was in no way due to Grace Harlowe, and many of the girls who had hitherto believed that Grace was a necessary factor in High School fun, decided that they had perhaps overrated her ability.
a late time of life
From this reading It was pronounced the most successful class function given in Oakdale for a number of years, and the sophomores felt justly proud of themselves.
