used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
(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 There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
subject to appointment
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
ballotnounUS /ˈbælət/
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
Hester
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From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
Jess
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From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
JuniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
Laura
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From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
Pendleton
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From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
an educational institution
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There were six Seniors, five Juniors and four Sophomores—the latter being Laura and Jess and Hester Grimes and her chum, Lily Pendleton.
SophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After school that day the committee appointed to organize the Girls’ Branch Athletic Association of Central High met in one of the offices.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Mrs. Case had seen to it that the natural leaders of the various classes among Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores were appointed to membership in this committee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were fifteen of the girls, and they were all present.
a late time of life
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Although Laura was at least three years younger than the oldest Senior, she was popular and was elected chairman of the committee on a single ballot.
