addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
(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 In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
can't
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From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
chum's
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From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
didn't
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From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
fifty-sixadjective
being six more than fifty
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
the act of departing
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
I'll
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From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
immediately past
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
the act of departing
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
the literary culture
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
Lois
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From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
overstrained
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From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
Polly
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From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
Roddy
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From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Of course I’ll be glad to see Uncle Roddy, but I can’t help feeling that vacation is going to be awful lonely.”
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading In Freshman corridor trunks were being jumped on and made to close, and all the girls were exchanging addresses and exacting promises of letters and visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nerves that had been overstrained for the past couple of weeks had relaxed, and everywhere there was the noise and excitement of leaving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
Xmasnoun
a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS The first day of the Xmas holidays had at last arrived and fifty-six tired girls were busily packing trunks and bags.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, Lois,” sighed Polly, taking her chum’s arm and leading her to the end of the corridor farthest away from the rest of the girls, “I do wish you didn’t live in Albany.
