used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
move towards
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Perhaps the girls were a little ashamed of themselves.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
Elspeth
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From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
divisible by two
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Perhaps the girls were a little ashamed of themselves.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
be the source of pain
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
and nothing more
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the girls were a little ashamed of themselves.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
Netta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
not any; not one
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the girls were a little ashamed of themselves.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
prize-giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
on the contrary
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
an educational institution
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
carry out
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Gwen was not taking a part, so she was rather a free lance in that respect, and her advice was likely to be disinterested.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Perhaps the girls were a little ashamed of themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
in the direction of
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed much the most dignified course, for Gwen was far too proud to look injured, or to show even to Netta that she had felt hurt.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Iris Watson and one or two others spoke to her with quite an approach to friendliness, and Elspeth Frazer asked her opinion about the costumes for the play.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the girls were a little ashamed of themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gwen Receives a Letter After her talk with Father on the evening of the prize-giving Gwen went back to school determined, if she could not feel cordial just at present towards her classmates, she would at least bury the hatchet and take no notice of the unkindness they had exhibited.
