used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO IS A COMPANY "Grace!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
Arline
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From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Grace Harlowe!" called a clear, high voice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Grace Harlowe!" called a clear, high voice.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading TWO IS A COMPANY "Grace!
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
at any time
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading TWO IS A COMPANY "Grace!
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
Harlowe
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From this reading Grace Harlowe!" called a clear, high voice.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Grace Harlowe!" called a clear, high voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
I've
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From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO IS A COMPANY "Grace!
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
a room where books are kept
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
express in words
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
move hurridly
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
Thayer
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From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO IS A COMPANY "Grace!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Grace Harlowe!" called a clear, high voice.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
walkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
which person or people
From this reading On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker?" she inquired laughingly.
