used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
acrosticnoun
a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
for the reason that
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
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crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Edie did think she looked nice.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
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Edie
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a division of the United Kingdom
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an act that fails
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plural of “find” — a productive insight
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frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading I remember seeing a little girl, and it was in a Sunday School too, who had on a new summer frock and a new summer hat; and oh!
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
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a young female
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I remember seeing a little girl, and it was in a Sunday School too, who had on a new summer frock and a new summer hat; and oh!
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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where you live at a particular time
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Edie did think she looked nice.
a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Edie did think she looked nice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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To recall to mind.
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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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an educational institution
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perception by means of the eyes
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edie did think she looked nice.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
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for that reason; with the result that
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a thing, without saying which
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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I WONDER if my readers know any boys or girls who sneer and look down upon their school companions because they are not so well dressed as themselves?
a special situation
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Edie did think she looked nice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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un-Christ-like
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From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading It is a cruel, unkind, un-Christ-like thing to do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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an act of traveling by water
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember seeing a little girl, and it was in a Sunday School too, who had on a new summer frock and a new summer hat; and oh!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
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which person or people
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the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
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not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
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