used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SHIRLEY’S FIRST DAY.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
dean'snounUS /diːnz/
possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
divisible by two
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SHIRLEY’S FIRST DAY.
set up or found
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
of the present time and place
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
come together
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
not any; not one
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Shirley ascribed her manner partly to the fact of the resemblance, but it was not even mentioned.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
on the contrary
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
Schiff
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From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
Shirley
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From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
SHIRLEY'S
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From this reading SHIRLEY’S FIRST DAY.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Irving asked her a few questions, then directed her in regard to her immediate movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Miss Schiff had notified the dean about the strange resemblance, Shirley was obliged to meet no surprise on the dean’s part, or embarrassment on her own during her first conference.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She found the dean dignified, receptive, kind in rather a reflective, serious way.
