Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

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From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

open to doubt or debate

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

as yourself

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

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From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

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From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

a social club for female undergraduates

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ring of battle certainly added a spice of excitement to their secret.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And war there undoubtedly was.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading And war there undoubtedly was.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was much more interesting to interfere personally on behalf of their protegees than to place debatable matters before the prefects.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If war were involved with another sorority it could not be helped.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Among the Olive Groves Quite by accident as it seemed, the Sorority of the Camellia Buds had turned itself from a society instituted for mutual protection and fun into a Crusaders' Union, pledged, like Spenser's Red Cross Knight, to avenge the wrongs of distressed damsels in the junior forms.