a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
anew
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
(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 If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
Boru
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From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
DAPHNE'SnounUS /ˈdæfniz/
possessive form of “daphne” — any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
divisible by two
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
Janet
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From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
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 DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
Mogs
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From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
and nothing more
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
Phyllis
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From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
an educational institution
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If she could only stay at home with Phyllis and Auntie Mogs and Boru, instead of having to face all those girls again.
male cat
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had tried at first to find her place among them, but the old dread of being "different" made her shy and self-conscious; even with Daphne before her as an example of the charms of originality she had failed, failed utterly.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Janet faced another week of school and she dreaded it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very quiet for the rest of the evening, for they were busy with their own thoughts.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAPHNE'S ADVICE Tom left for the West the next day, and Janet and Phyllis returned from the station with Auntie Mogs.
