used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
(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 The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAP AND GOWN "Nature never pretends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading CAP AND GOWN "Nature never pretends.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
having made preparations
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They paid for Lydia's senior cap and gown.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading CAP AND GOWN "Nature never pretends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
Lydia's
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From this reading They paid for Lydia's senior cap and gown.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
MurmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading CAP AND GOWN "Nature never pretends.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading CAP AND GOWN "Nature never pretends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
and nothing more
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They paid for Lydia's senior cap and gown.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
pretendsnounUS /priˈtendz/
plural of “pretend” — the enactment of a pretense
From this reading CAP AND GOWN "Nature never pretends.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading They paid for Lydia's senior cap and gown.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They paid for Lydia's senior cap and gown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
unpretendingadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading She gives her secrets only to the unpretending."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fifteen dollars, after all, were disposed of in a highly satisfactory manner.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps there were other members of the class to whom their senior insignia meant as much as they did to Lydia, but that is to be doubted.
