used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
in addition
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
Gerry
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From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
Gerry's
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From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
not any; not one
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
on one occasion
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
others
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From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
an educational institution
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Olive went straight up to her, too much in earnest to be abashed by the presence of others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Hello,” she cried, pleased to find that Gerry and Olive had been out together for a walk and grateful for what she thought Gerry’s friendliness to Olive.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was a pity that Olive must be in such a hurry, Gerry thought a little impatiently, and also a pity that she had used her name in speaking to Jean and plainly wished her to be present at their coming interview, for there was, of course, a possibility that Jean might be a good deal vexed at her interference.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE” Fortunately the two girls had not to spend a minute in looking for Jean, for no sooner had they entered the front hall of the school than she was seen talking with a group of friends.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Come on up to our sitting room, Jean,” she begged, “for Gerry and I have something to talk to you about that must be decided at once.”
