used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
(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 We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
recognizable; marked
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
FarmingtonnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋtən/
a town in northwestern New Mexico
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
Jane
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From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
and nothing more
From this reading Jane was just past nineteen.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading Jane was just past nineteen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Jane was just past nineteen.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
have in common
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
and nothing more
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOGS AND HORSES It was definitely decided in August that Jane was not to go back to Farmington.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had all been of two minds over this question, and it was a comfort to have it settled, though I always suspect that my share of it was not beyond the suspicion of selfishness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, there were many studies between her and the diploma which she loathed.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had a fair education, so far as books go, and she did not wish to graduate simply for the honor of a diploma.
