used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
consider or hold as true
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
AuctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
at any time
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
Gordon
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From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
go away from a place
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
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 The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
Myles
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From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
SalenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
express in words
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading “I’m sorry I let my temper flare,” she apologized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
tiradenounUS /taɪˈreɪd/
a speech of violent denunciation
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Realizing that it was quite hopeless to try to change Mrs. Myles’ mind, Miss Gordon arose to leave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The elderly lady walked with the teacher and the Brownies to the door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Auction Sale Mrs. Myles’ bitter tirade left the Brownies without a single argument.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From what she had said, they were certain nothing they could tell her ever would induce her to accept money from her brother.
