aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
for the reason that
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The consciousness of her feelings made Marjorie uncomfortable.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The consciousness of her feelings made Marjorie uncomfortable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
a young female
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The consciousness of her feelings made Marjorie uncomfortable.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
HOUSE-PARTY
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From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
Marjorie
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From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
MARJORIE'S
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From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
not any; not one
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
an educational institution
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
sororitynounUS /sərˈɔːrəti/
a social club for female undergraduates
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
not in physical motion
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The consciousness of her feelings made Marjorie uncomfortable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MARJORIE’S HOUSE-PARTY Although Marjorie and Ruth did not visit each other during the Thanksgiving holidays, they met at the station on the day of their return to school, and rode back together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth was still jealous of Marjorie because she had made the sorority, and she made no attempt to conceal the fact from the other girl.
at the time that
From this reading But they seemed to have less to talk about than when they first made the trip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They tried to keep up the conversation with commonplace remarks; but both girls felt relieved when the journey was over.
