used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
Archer'snounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "Yes," returned the principal, briefly; "come with me."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes," returned the principal, briefly; "come with me."
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
opinion or judgment
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
located inward
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
and nothing more
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
Marjorie
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From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
MASQUERADEverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
Merton's
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From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
Mignon's
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From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
on one occasion
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Yes," returned the principal, briefly; "come with me."
with low volume
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Yes," returned the principal, briefly; "come with me."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
stridentlyadverbUS /ˈstraɪdəntli/
in a strident manner
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE MASQUERADE On the morning following Mignon's visit to Miss Archer's office, Marjorie was unpleasantly startled to hear Miss Merton call out stridently just after opening exercises, "Miss Dean, report to Miss Archer, at once."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She led the way to her inner office and, motioning to Marjorie to precede her, stepped inside and closed the door.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A battery of curious eyes was turned in speculation upon Marjorie as she walked the length of the study hall, outwardly composed, but inwardly resentful at Miss Merton's tone, which, to her sensitive ears, bordered on insult.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes," returned the principal, briefly; "come with me."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," returned the principal, briefly; "come with me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Archer; Miss Merton said you wished to see me," began Marjorie, quietly, as she entered the outer office where Miss Archer stood, reading a letter which her secretary had just handed to her for inspection.
