used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
consider or hold as true
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
any thing at all
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
wanted intensely
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
Drummond's
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From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
else
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From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
divisible by two
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
how
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From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
for more time
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
not any; not one
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
Olive's
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From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
and nothing more
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
ThetanounUS /ˈθeɪtə/
the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
unpopularitynounUS /ənˌpɑːpjəˈlerɪti/
the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After her friends’ treatment of Olive in front of the “Theta” house on the afternoon of Peter Drummond’s visit, Jean could no longer shut her eyes to Olive’s unpopularity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
at the time that
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Always beyond anything else had she desired to be popular, even in the old days at the ranch when the only society in which she had a part was composed of the few neighbors in riding distance of the Lodge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HER TEMPTATION Face to face with her first serious temptation stood Jean Bruce.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For how could she accept the honor that might be bestowed upon her of being chosen for Junior class president without turning traitor to Olive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But here at Primrose Hall was her first real opportunity to gratify her heart’s desire, and would she for the sake of another be compelled to give it up?
