used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
highly skilled
From this reading It was Farvel who easily accomplished wonders with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was Farvel who easily accomplished wonders with her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
Farvel
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From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
Hattie
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From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
and nothing more
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
in a strange manner
From this reading They had been happy hours, for strangely enough Hattie had needed little cheering.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
at the time that
From this reading When they were gone, Sue looked down at the check in her hand.
which person or people
From this reading It was Farvel who easily accomplished wonders with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What had come of it was twelve hours without the presence of her mother--twelve hours shared with Hattie and Farvel.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was Farvel who easily accomplished wonders with her.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday, in the heat of a just resentment, she had boasted a new freedom.
