aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
Betty
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From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
elocutionnounUS /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/
an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
escapadenounUS /ˈeskəpeɪd/
a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
McMurtry
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From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
a human being
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
Polly
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From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
an educational institution
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
UNSPOKENadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They had both stayed until almost dusk engaged in different pursuits.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or if she did not exactly sympathize with her, she was sorry for the retribution that she had brought upon herself.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
weakestadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkəst/
superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNSPOKEN POSSIBILITY The two friends were walking home from school together about ten days later.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
which person or people
From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Betty was doing some extra studying with Miss McMurtry, as she had missed so much time and science was always her weakest point; while Polly had been having an hour's quiet talk with her former elocution teacher, Miss Adams.
Woodford
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From this reading Probably she was the one person in Woodford, excepting Betty, who sympathized in the least with Polly in her escapade.
