used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
(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 She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
at any time
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
an act that fails
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
FRESHMANnounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
a young female
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
Marjorie
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From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
MARJORIE'S
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From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
as might be expected
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
overdressedadjective
dressed too elaborately
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
presidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
room-mate's
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From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
scorning
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From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had smiled confidently at the picture, scorning the idea that such a girl could ever stand a chance against her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading She had fought valiantly for everything she had achieved, and her triumph, therefore, was all the more precious.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARJORIE'S FRESHMAN If Marjorie was disappointed at the failure of her plan, she was tremendously elated over her room-mate's election to the class presidency.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For an instant, while the vote was being taken, Ruth had thought of the Lily Andrews that had first appeared at Miss Allen's--extravagantly overdressed, noticeably fat, and crude in every respect.
which person or people
From this reading Lily Andrews was not a girl who was naturally popular like Doris Sands, or Marjorie herself.
