used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHALLENGE.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And Marjorie and Lily both played on the team.
showing who or what does the action
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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
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CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A CHALLENGE.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
EDITH
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enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
a young female
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
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 Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
and nothing more
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
LAVELL
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LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
Marjorie
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading And Marjorie and Lily both played on the team.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading By EDITH LAVELL Author of The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School, The Girl Scouts at Camp, The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn, The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip, The Girl Scouts’ Rivals, The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures, The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School The Girl Scouts at Camp The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip The Girl Scouts’ Rivals The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures The Girl Scouts’ Motor Trip
RivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading By EDITH LAVELL Author of The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School, The Girl Scouts at Camp, The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn, The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip, The Girl Scouts’ Rivals, The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures, The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School The Girl Scouts at Camp The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip The Girl Scouts’ Rivals The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures The Girl Scouts’ Motor Trip
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
sauntered
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an educational institution
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ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By EDITH LAVELL Author of The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School, The Girl Scouts at Camp, The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn, The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip, The Girl Scouts’ Rivals, The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures, The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School The Girl Scouts at Camp The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip The Girl Scouts’ Rivals The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures The Girl Scouts’ Motor Trip
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
in the direction of
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
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TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
VacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading By EDITH LAVELL Author of The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School, The Girl Scouts at Camp, The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn, The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip, The Girl Scouts’ Rivals, The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures, The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen’s School The Girl Scouts at Camp The Girl Scouts’ Good Turn The Girl Scouts’ Canoe Trip The Girl Scouts’ Rivals The Girl Scouts on the Ranch The Girl Scouts’ Vacation Adventures The Girl Scouts’ Motor Trip
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were enjoying a particularly jubilant mood, for their team had just been victorious; the sophomores of Turner College had succeeded in defeating the juniors in a closely contested game of hockey.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews sauntered down the hall of the dormitory towards their rooms, humming tunes and dragging their hockey sticks along the floor behind them.
