used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
(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 "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
Briarwoodnoun
wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "It is a crime against common sense.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
DormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
GOODYnounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
indigestibleadjective
digested with difficulty
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a crime against common sense.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
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 GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
limpetsnounUS /ˈlɪmpəts/
plural of “limpet” — mollusk with a low conical shell
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
one's
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From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
Picolet
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
an educational institution
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "It is a crime against common sense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
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sub-rosaadjective
designed and carried out secretly or confidentially
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
carry out
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
express in words
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
Tellingham
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From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Being out of bed at all hours, and stuffing one's self with all manner of indigestible viands, is more than a crime against the school rules, young ladies," she began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a fact that has been verified
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
TWO-STICKS
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From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
viandsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
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well-served
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From this reading Besides, I take a pride in the fact that Briarwood Hall supplies a sufficient and a well-served table.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
at the time that
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
which person or people
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Tellingham looked just as stern as Helen imagined she could look, when she ended a whispered conference with Miss Picolet, and stood before the culprits.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading GOODY TWO-STICKS To tell the truth the young ladies of the West Dormitory who attended Helen's sub-rosa supper looked pretty blue when the rest of the school filed out of chapel and left them sticking, like limpets, to their seats.
