used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I heard, but I haven’t entered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
can't
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From this reading I can’t make two lines rhyme.”
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “I heard, but I haven’t entered.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Faith nodded.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
Gladys
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From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
Goodsell
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From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
Gordon
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From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
haven't
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From this reading “I heard, but I haven’t entered.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I heard, but I haven’t entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I can’t make two lines rhyme.”
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
engage in
From this reading I can’t make two lines rhyme.”
marshmallowsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃmeloʊz/
plural of “marshmallow” — spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Faith nodded.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading I can’t make two lines rhyme.”
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I can’t make two lines rhyme.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nor could I,” Gladys Goodsell said, and laughed over her shoulder at the newcomer, for she was on the hearth rug roasting marshmallows over the fire.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Girls, have you heard that Miss Gordon has offered a prize for the best poem written by a student in any of her English literature classes?”
