used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Freshman elections began with a babble.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading Freshman elections began with a babble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every girl in it seemed to be “dandy” in somebody’s judgment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Freshman elections began with a babble.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
couldn't
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From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
didn't
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From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Freshman elections began with a babble.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every girl in it seemed to be “dandy” in somebody’s judgment.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Freshman elections began with a babble.
freshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
a young female
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every girl in it seemed to be “dandy” in somebody’s judgment.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Every girl in it seemed to be “dandy” in somebody’s judgment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
lobbyistsnounUS /ˈlɑːbiɪsts/
plural of “lobbyist” — someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
Peggy's
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From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every girl in it seemed to be “dandy” in somebody’s judgment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
She's
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From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading Every girl in it seemed to be “dandy” in somebody’s judgment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
Upper-classadjective
occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
votingnounUS /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everywhere the insistent voices of the lobbyists were heard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
which person or people
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “She’s a _dandy_ girl,” was shouted confidentially into Peggy’s ears so many times, while she didn’t know _who_ was nor _why_ she was, that she couldn’t help having a high opinion of her class altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Freshman elections began with a babble.
produce a literary work
From this reading Upper-class girls had come in to impress the freshmen as to the proper name to write on the voting slips.
