afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
have
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
Fifth's
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From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
set up or found
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
Gerry
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From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
and nothing more
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
not any; not one
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
an educational institution
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
sneakinessnoun
a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading It is true that, following Jack's example, the majority of the Lower Fifth did refrain from hurting her feelings by making unkind remarks.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
week-end
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From this reading But the girls left her very severely alone, and after the happier conditions of the week-end, Gerry found her renewed solitude very hard to bear.
(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 The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK DOG The next few days were very miserable ones for Gerry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nobody troubled to inquire just what shape her "sneakiness" had taken--that was the unjust part of it!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The news that she was in trouble with her form for "sneaking" spread through the school, and although they had no part in the Lower Fifth's grievances, the rest of the girls refrained from speaking to the culprit as well.
