afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
(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 DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "She's pretty smart," Laura answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
the act of breaking something
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
a young female
From this reading "The poise that girl has!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The poise that girl has!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
Laura
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From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading "The poise that girl has!"
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "She's pretty smart," Laura answered.
Rhoda
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From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
She's
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From this reading "She's pretty smart," Laura answered.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "She's pretty smart," Laura answered.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll never be sure but I think that Rhoda saved the day."
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Amelia asked Laura as the two walked down the corridor of the dormitory after working their way out of the confusion that followed Nan's breaking in on their secret meeting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DOUBT ON ALL SIDES "Do you think she suspects?"
