used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
decadentadjectiveUS /ˈdekədənt/
luxuriously self-indulgent
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
and nothing more
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
not any; not one
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
prudishadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdɪʃ/
exaggeratedly proper
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
strait-lacedadjective
exaggeratedly proper
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They resented her having no taste for their frivolous, decadent amusements.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
Traynor
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From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a certain set Helen Traynor was not popular.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading They called her proud and condescending whereas, as a matter of fact, she merely asked to be let alone.
belonging to which person
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Of course, it was only people whose opinions were worthless that criticized her.
