used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
Alma
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From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
Alma's
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From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
cheatedverbUS /ˈtʃiːtəd/
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
damagingadjectiveUS /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
the act of discovering something
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
at any time
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
Mildred
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From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
Mildred's
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From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
NANCYnounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
not any; not one
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
and nothing more
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the first place, she had no motive for injuring Alma, and in the second place, she ran a very great risk of discovery herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether Mildred had deliberately left the book on Alma's desk, or whether she had simply forgotten it, she did not know.
which person or people
From this reading NANCY HAS A GREAT ADVENTURE There was no doubt whatever in Nancy's mind that it was Mildred who had cheated in the examination.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Nancy was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt so far as believing that she had not intentionally thrown Alma into such a damaging position.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fact remained, however, that so far Mildred had made no effort to clear Alma of the suspicion, and knowing Mildred's nature as she did, Nancy was not inclined to think that Mildred would ever do so of her own accord.
