used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
Edith
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From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
Elspeth
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From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
interlopernounUS /ˈɪntərloʊpər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
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 It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
for more time
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
not any; not one
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
no person; not anyone
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
a special situation
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
in the direction of
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
upstartnounUS /ˈʌpstɑːrt/
an arrogant or presumptuous person
From this reading She had earned the respect of the Form, and though nobody gushed, she felt she was no longer regarded as an interloper and upstart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
accept gladly
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
at the time that
From this reading A Pressing Account When Gwen took her place at her desk on the following Monday morning, she was aware of a subtle difference in the general attitude towards her.
which person or people
From this reading To Gwen, who had so long been left out in the cold, it was a most welcome change; she had never expected popularity, but she had always hoped that in time she might be able to conquer the prejudice that existed against her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Especially was this noticeable in the case of the nicer girls, several of whom spoke to her in quite a pleasant manner, and included her in a discussion about the tennis tournament.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a new thing to be asked to lend her dictionary to Hilda Browne, to compare chemistry papers with Iris Watson, or to play a game of tennis with Elspeth Frazer, Edith Arnold, and Charlotte Perry.
