used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
(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 All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
basket-ball
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From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
apart from; not including
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
a person of German nationality
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
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 She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
engage in
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
midyear
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From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
MIDYEAR'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
and nothing more
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
not in physical motion
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Social life had practically stopped, except for an occasional spread or tea, and society meetings on Monday nights were about the only diversions.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She knew everything depended upon the midyear marks, and although there had been a decided improvement in her work since Thanksgiving, still she knew it looked a little doubtful in French and German.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MIDYEAR'S The next three weeks the girls in Merton did study, as did most of the other girls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
at the time that
From this reading When she felt she could afford the time Jean had gone to basket-ball practice, for she secretly longed to make the freshman team, but openly she said nothing about it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All the classes were having reviews and the whole college had settled down to good hard work.
