affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
COLORSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could think of nothing to say.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
Don't
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From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
divisible by two
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
Girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
be the source of pain
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
Marjorie
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From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
Mignon
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From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
Muriel's
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From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She could think of nothing to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
on the contrary
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
express in words
From this reading She could think of nothing to say.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
in a serious manner
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Marjorie listened in polite silence to the Picture Girl's rather lame apology in behalf of her friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
having a supporting base
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
carry out
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She could think of nothing to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading She is really dreadfully hurt over the unkind things Miss Stevens has said of her."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
at the time that
From this reading STANDING BY HER COLORS When Marjorie took her seat in the study hall the next morning, Muriel's greeting was as affable as it had been before the disagreement of the previous afternoon.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She even went so far as to whisper, "Don't take Mignon too seriously.
