aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
Agony's
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From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
(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 She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
divisible by two
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
hummed
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From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
KINDLES
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
limelightnounUS /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
a focus of public attention
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
Mateka
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From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
not any; not one
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
outdoverbUS /ˌaʊtˈduː/
be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
on the contrary
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
shunningnounUS /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
TORCHnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Most of the girls believed that Agony's silence proceeded from the genuine humility of the truly great when singled out for honor, and admired her all the more for her sober, pensive air.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She did not expand as usual under the influence of the limelight until she fairly radiated light.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Silent and pensive she wandered about Camp the next day and seemed rather to be shunning the gay groups in Mateka and on the beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
at the time that
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
Winnebagos
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From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE TORCH KINDLES Even the Winnebagos wondered slightly at the extremely quiet way in which Agony received the great honor that had been bestowed upon her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading She hummed no gay songs, she played no pranks on her friends; she did not outdo herself in work and play as she used to in the days of yore when she was the observed of all observers.
