used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
(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 GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
at any time
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
GRIFFITH'SnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
possessive form of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
Hadley
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From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
and nothing more
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
Marjorie
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From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
Marjorie's
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From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marjorie smiled peacefully; it was so pleasant just to be able to do as she pleased.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And after the party adjourned to the porch the talk was of nothing but the experiences of her hated rival.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading She settled herself comfortably in the cushioned wicker chair, and half closed her eyes in contentment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRIFFITH’S CHOICE All during dinner Ruth watched Marjorie’s ever increasing popularity with a sense of irritation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you too tired to go to the dance tonight, Marjorie?” asked John Hadley, with concern.
