used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
put or send forth
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
Cordelia
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From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
costuming
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From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
greatly pleased
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
DRAMATICSnounUS /drəˈmætɪks/
participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
communicated in words
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
far-away
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From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
Janet
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From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
mid-year
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From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
in motion
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
not divisible by two
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
Penrose
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From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
Polly
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From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Janet was cast for a prominent part requiring gorgeous costuming, and Polly was delighted.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
without speaking
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
soubrettenoun
a pert or flirtatious young girl
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
suggestive-looking
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From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sophomores had expressed their determination of being present and the juniors were equally determined that they should not get in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lee Penrose as a saucy soubrette and Cordelia as leading lady were immensely interested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DRAMATICS THE mid-year examinations over, there was less strain upon the girls in all the classes, and the juniors began to think of the dramatics which they had planned to give the freshmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Girls, with suggestive-looking papers in their hands, were seen at odd times, pacing corridors or haunting corners, their lips moving silently and a far-away look in their eyes.
