used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You have been whispering together all day.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Two spots of angry color decorated her cheeks.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
Barbara
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From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You have been whispering together all day.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
can't
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From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Two spots of angry color decorated her cheeks.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Two spots of angry color decorated her cheeks.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You have been whispering together all day.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Two spots of angry color decorated her cheeks.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
ErrantadjectiveUS /ˈerənt/
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have been whispering together all day.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
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 _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
engage in
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
Mildred
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From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
Nona
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From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
school-girls
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From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Two spots of angry color decorated her cheeks.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
in a strange manner
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading You have been whispering together all day.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading You have been whispering together all day.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was walking alongside her two taller friends with her head held as high as possible to make up for her lack of dignity in stature.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I am sure you are acting more like foolish school-girls than grown women," Barbara commented in an annoyed tone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A Modern Knight Errant_ "I can't understand why you and Nona are behaving so strangely, Mildred.
