used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
breezilyadverb
in a breezy manner
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
DecidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
GOLDENDEDE'S
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From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
immoderatelyadverb
without moderation; in an immoderate manner
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
Leslie
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From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
established beyond doubt
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
move upward
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Deciding to do some investigating on her own account, Leslie took occasion to drop into the “Gazette” one afternoon for an interview with the editor.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading She came out of the office laughing immoderately and drove post haste for Wayland Hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GOLDENDEDE’S CHOICE That which Jewel had so greatly feared proved itself to be instead the beginning of her rise in campus popularity.
which person or people
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her tearful apologies to Leslie the latter met with a smiling “Forget it.”
write-up
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From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know yet who furnished the paper with that program and write-up?” she asked Jewel as she came breezily into their room.
