used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
quickly and without warning
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "N--nothing much," answered Gerry nervously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
DORMITORYnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
form'snounUS /fɔːrmz/
possessive form of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
Gerry
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From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
for more time
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "N--nothing much," answered Gerry nervously.
Muriel
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From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "N--nothing much," answered Gerry nervously.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
easily agitated
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "N--nothing much," answered Gerry nervously.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "N--nothing much," answered Gerry nervously.
obliviousnessnoun
total forgetfulness
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
Phyllis
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From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
sitting-room
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From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
Tressider
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From this reading She nearly always was nervous when questioned abruptly, more especially when Phyllis Tressider happened to be the questioner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But on this particular morning the form's collective curiosity was too great to allow it to keep up its dignified attitude of obliviousness any longer.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
at the time that
From this reading THE DORMITORY MATCH As a rule when Gerry walked into a room, she might have been invisible so far as the Lower Fifth was concerned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did Muriel want you for?" demanded Phyllis jealously, as Gerry came into the sitting-room.
