used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
(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 The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
boarding-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
conventionallyadverbUS /kənˈvenʃənəli/
in a conventional manner
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
Dummy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
a young female
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
the act of departing
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
an established custom
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
high-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
by chance
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
express in words
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
an educational institution
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Carol was democratic, and, strange to say, felt slightly superior to Elizabeth on account of going to a public school.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
unawedadjective
not awed
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
precisely as stated
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Carol and Elizabeth got on very well together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
which person or people
From this reading The high-school girls were in the habit of referring to a neighboring boarding-school as "Dummy's Retreat"; and therefore Carol was not at all awed by the other girl, who declared in a friendly manner that she had always been crazy to go to the public school, and asked rapid intelligent questions about the doings there.
belonging to which person
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shirley was amazed to see the ease with which her sister entered into this new relation, unawed by the garments of her hostess.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Carol had more of the modern young America in her than Shirley, perhaps, whose early life had been more conventionally guarded.
