used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
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 They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
basketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
captaincynoun
the post of captain
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
mid-year
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From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
Oakdale
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From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
an amount of time
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
an educational institution
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
SKATINGnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
not in physical motion
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They still retained a feeling of suspicion toward Anne, however, although they did not openly manifest it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The dreaded mid-year examinations stared them in the face, and for the time being basketball ardor had cooled and a surprising devotion to study had ensued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SKATING PARTY The holidays had come and gone, and the pupils of Oakdale High School had resigned themselves to a period of hard study.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since the day that Grace had refused to give up her captaincy there had been considerable change in the girls' attitude toward her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had not regained her old-time popularity, but it was evident that her schoolmates respected her for her brave decision and treated her with courtesy.
