used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
Balderton
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From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
Bradstone
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From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
Carmel
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From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
ChaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
Dulcie
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From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
Everard
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From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading She was undoubtedly a favorite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
IdyllnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
Lilias
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From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
engage in
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
motoredadjective
equipped with a motor or motors
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
win a victory over
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
by chance
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
express in words
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
an educational institution
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
supplantingnounUS /səˈplæntɪŋ/
act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
From this reading At the bottom of her heart, Lilias could not quite forgive Carmel for supplanting her brother at the Chase.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Old Greek Idyll After the picnic at Bradstone, Carmel, possibly from something she heard the girls say about her, seemed to make a supreme effort to overcome her homesickness, and to settle down as an ordinary and rational member of the school.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Even Lilias admitted her charm, though she had not fallen under her spell so completely as Dulcie.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading She was undoubtedly a favorite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was undoubtedly a favorite.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading From the night he had said good-by and motored to Balderton, not a word had been heard of Everard.
