used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
(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 Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
bulletin-board
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From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
a young female
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
not any; not one
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
Phillips
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From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Except among the fortunate few, a great feeling of disappointment prevailed all over the school.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
an educational institution
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading For the same reason, however, the few new girls who had made the team appreciated the honor all the more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOST CANOE It was in October that the hockey squad was announced, and a meeting held.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Girls who knew that their report marks would be high, and who had looked eagerly forward to becoming Girl Scouts of Pansy troop, were sick with despair at falling short of the coveted goal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
which person or people
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The list of names which Miss Phillips posted upon the bulletin-board was examined with breathless interest by every girl in the school; for there would be no new Scouts chosen from among those who had not already qualified in hockey.
