used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
any person at all
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
Betty
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From this reading "Sulky thing, I call her," said Betty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Sulky thing, I call her," said Betty.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
classroomnounUS /ˈklæsruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
doesn't
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From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
Fifth-formers
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From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
brought together in one place
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
a young female
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sulky thing, I call her," said Betty.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
and nothing more
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
Preston
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From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sulky thing, I call her," said Betty.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading But for the first few days nothing at all startling happened.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
Sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading "Sulky thing, I call her," said Betty.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
a special situation
From this reading "Sulky thing, I call her," said Betty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
unenviableadjectiveUS /əˈnenviːəbəl/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
which person or people
From this reading The new girl seemed quite harmless, as Ida Preston declared to a little circle of Fifth-formers who had gathered in their classroom and were awaiting the arrival of their form mistress, Miss Bennett.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AMAZING CONFESSION The Fifth Form watched the new girl with secret but close interest for the next two or three days, expecting to see some kind of exhibition of the wickedness that had given her such an unenviable reputation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Not a word to anyone, yet doesn't seem at all shy--just sullen.
