used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
any person at all
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
at any time
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
start firing a weapon
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
set up or found
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
Marcia's
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From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
not one, and not any
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
and nothing more
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
on the contrary
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
express in words
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
SMOOTHEDadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For a moment no one seemed to know what to do or say.
at the time that
From this reading TROUBLE SMOOTHED AWAY Probably none of the Camp Fire Girls had ever been so surprised in their lives as when they heard the object of this utterly unexpected visit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Marcia's eyes were rather blurred while she was speaking, and anyone could see that it was a hard task she had assumed.
which person or people
From this reading Strangely enough, it was Dolly, who had resented the previous attitude of the rich girls more than any of her companions, who found by instinct the true solution.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is never easy to confess that one has been in the wrong, and it was particularly hard for these girls, whose whole campaign against the Camp Fire party had been based on pride and a false sense of their own superiority, which, of course, had existed only in their imaginations.
