used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
a cherished desire
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
Cordelia
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From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
fun-making
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From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
Janet
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From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
Janet's
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From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
Lallie
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From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
Patton's
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From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
in a serious manner
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
SNOWDRIFTS
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From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was chosen president of her class, and the honor influenced her more than she realized.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Cordelia followed her, a close second, Lee advanced uncertainly, while Teddy plodded along showing never as brilliant work as Lee's at her best, nor as weak as Lallie Patton's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While she had never been a "grind," she had kept up a fairly good record, which had improved from year to year as she grew more seriously interested in her work and as her character developed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading SNOWDRIFTS This year a secret ambition of Janet's was fulfilled.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading As she, with Cordelia, Lee, and Teddy had been the leaders in fun-making during their freshman year, now Janet aspired to be leader in more solid things, and she turned zealously to her work.
