move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
react verbally
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
doesn't
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From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
a young female
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
immediately past
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
Marjorie
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From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
on one occasion
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
and nothing more
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
on the contrary
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
SANFORD
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From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
be standing; be upright
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading But she had made her last advance on that memorable Christmas day when Mary had shown her so plainly that she respected the flag of truce for the day only and had returned to her former state of antagonism at the first opportunity.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
at the time that
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To be sure, Mary had literally forced upon her the reserved stand which she had at last taken.
which person or people
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Mary's reply, "Oh, it doesn't matter," had somehow sounded wistful rather than indifferent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOR THE FAME OF SANFORD HIGH When Marjorie Dean went down to breakfast the following morning it was with the feeling that her sharp answer to Mary's unexpected comments of the night before had been unworthy of her better self.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet underneath her proud attitude of distant courtesy toward the girl who had once taken first place in her friendship still lurked the faint hope of reconciliation.
