aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
(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, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
at any time
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
your parents
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
Freeling
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From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
a young female
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
the act of departing
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
HUMILIATIONnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
ill-naturedadjective
having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
go away from a place
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
letter-bag
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From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
LINDA
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From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
mailedadjectiveUS /meɪld/
wearing protective mail
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
not any; not one
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
possessing material wealth
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
an educational institution
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF LINDA Early in the morning after the Grand Guard Ball in Freeling, Nan Sherwood had an adventure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Not that Nan had ever talked about the Scotch legacy more than she could help; and certainly she had not boasted to the girls of her wealth.
weren't
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From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But, of course, the whole school knew by this time that she was going to leave at the end of the term, and that "her folks weren't rich at all, so there!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This time she knew that no ill-natured girl would get hold of it.
the act of creating written works
From this reading She had spent part of the previous day writing another letter to her mother, and that she finished, sealed, stamped and mailed in the school letter-bag.
