used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
Archer'snounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
austere-looking
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From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading She was reasonably sure that she had Mignon to blame for the humiliation.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading She was reasonably sure that she had Mignon to blame for the humiliation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
Macy
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From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
Marcia
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From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
Marjorie
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From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
Mignon
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From this reading She was reasonably sure that she had Mignon to blame for the humiliation.
Mignon's
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From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
on the contrary
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She was reasonably sure that she had Mignon to blame for the humiliation.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
RESOLVEverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
an educational institution
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was reasonably sure that she had Mignon to blame for the humiliation.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
sore-hearted
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From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was reasonably sure that she had Mignon to blame for the humiliation.
possessing sweep
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
thin-lipped
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From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was decidedly hard for the sore-hearted little freshman to believe that Miss Arnold's motive in asking her to resign from the team had been purely disinterested.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Jerry Macy had told her of Miss Arnold's respect for Mignon's father's money, and that Miss Archer's thin-lipped, austere-looking secretary was one of the French girl's most devoted followers.
hard to endure
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BLUE GOWN AND A SOLEMN RESOLVE The next day in school was a particularly trying one for poor Marjorie.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wave of dislike which had swept over Marjorie upon first beholding Marcia Arnold had, as the days passed, intensified rather than lessened.
