used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In athletics, however, Rhoda did not reach a high mark.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading At her books Rhoda was neither brilliant nor dull.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading At her books Rhoda was neither brilliant nor dull.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
BUTTERFINGERSnoun
someone who drops things (especially one who cannot catch a ball)
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
Dr
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From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading At her books Rhoda was neither brilliant nor dull.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
Hammond
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In athletics, however, Rhoda did not reach a high mark.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In athletics, however, Rhoda did not reach a high mark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
and nothing more
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
Lakeview
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From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In athletics, however, Rhoda did not reach a high mark.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading At her books Rhoda was neither brilliant nor dull.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In athletics, however, Rhoda did not reach a high mark.
Rhoda
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From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NOT ALWAYS "BUTTERFINGERS" Following that afternoon tea matters changed for Rhoda Hammond at Lakeview Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At her books Rhoda was neither brilliant nor dull.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
which person or people
From this reading She was just a good, ordinary student who stood well enough in her classes to satisfy Dr. Prescott.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor did she overlook Nan's part in bringing her into the social life of the girls whom she met in classes and at the table.
