used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
Allison
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From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
basket-ball
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From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
carefully weighed
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
set up or found
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE
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From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a young female
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
gymnounUS /dʒɪm/
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
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 Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, Jean?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
not any; not one
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
Peggy
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From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
express in words
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
except if; if not
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
precisely as stated
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading So they walked slowly over to the gym and Peggy found Jean very quiet.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For a moment she wanted to refuse Peggy, but she felt she must know about her disappointment sooner or later, and she might as well tell her now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BEFORE THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GAME After dinner, Peggy Allison seized Jean by the arm and insisted that they go up on the hill to see if the lists of basket-ball candidates were posted.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter, Jean?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jean knew in her heart that her name would not be among them, for the one fast rule of Ashton was that no girl was considered eligible for athletic contests unless her work was satisfactory in every department.
