absent-mindedly
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From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
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 AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — 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 Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
COMPAREverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Anne opened the door for her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave them to Julia."
a young female
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
Harlowe
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From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
Julia
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From this reading She gave them to Julia."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
Miriam
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From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Anne opened the door for her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
Post'snounUS /poʊsts/
possessive form of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
on the contrary
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave them to Julia."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
carry out
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She gave them to Julia."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She gave them to Julia."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANNE AND GRACE COMPARE NOTES During the walk home from the links, Grace kept continually thinking, "I knew it was Miriam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She replied rather absent-mindedly to Miss Post's comments, and left the older girl with the impression that Miss Harlowe was not as interesting as she had at first seemed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Grace escaped from the supper table at the earliest opportunity, and seizing her hat, made for Anne's house as fast as her feet would take her.
