used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
in actual fact
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
(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 Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST GAME.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE FIRST GAME.
Gertie's
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From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
a young female
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
MacDonald
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From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
not any; not one
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
and nothing more
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
Queenie
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From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
required or under orders
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
express in words
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST GAME.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Marjorie felt so reassured by the party that she decided to tell Lily all about it, including Gertie’s visit two weeks previous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
at the time that
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
which person or people
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was probably true, as John had surmised, that Sam MacDonald had never seen the inside of a college, that he was only a cheap sort of sport who had acquired a smooth manner with girls; but these facts were in no way alarming since Queenie herself showed no signs of being in love with him.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading She must expect to be disappointed in her friends; but there was time enough to worry about them when the girl actually became engaged.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was too much to ask, Marjorie supposed, that the kind of man she admired would be interesting to Queenie.
