used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
Archer'snounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
CHARLIE
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From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
CLAUS
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From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/
past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
set up or found
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
a young female
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
immediately past
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
something that is lost
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
Marjorie
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From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
and nothing more
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
SmartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
talismannounUS /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
at the time that
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Before the day was over she gloomily decided that it had, for during the last hour Miss Merton accused her of whispering to the girl across the aisle, when she merely leaned forward in her seat to pick up her handkerchief.
which person or people
From this reading It was placed at the end of the basement corridor above a small bulletin board, where those who passed might read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smarting with the teacher's injustice, Marjorie politely but steadily contradicted the accusation, and two minutes later found herself on the way to Miss Archer's office, Miss Merton walking grimly beside her.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She wondered if the loss of her talisman would bring her bad luck.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading PLAYING SANTA CLAUS TO CHARLIE The next morning Marjorie wrote a description of her pin.
