used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
Danbury
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From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
dearly loved
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
divisible by two
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
set up or found
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
Gail
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From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
a young female
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
the act of departing
From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
I'd
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From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
I'm
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From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
immediately past
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
go away from a place
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
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 "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
held dear
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
MCGEES
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From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
with speed
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
s'posed
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From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
in a strange manner
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You have been here such a long time and had such a delightful experience for the most part,--" "And made so many really, truly friends," Peace chimed in eagerly.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I--I really _want_ to go home, too, but somehow--I'm going to miss the hospital dreadfully, Gail."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
at the time that
From this reading "I knew, of course, that I loved all the doctors and nurses," she explained in apologetic, troubled tones to the sympathizing sister, Gail, "but I never s'posed I'd _hate_ to go home so bad when it came time.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE SEVEN MCGEES The last week at Danbury Hospital rolled by almost too quickly to suit even Peace, busy saying good-bye to the hosts of friends which that great roof sheltered; for now that the time had come for her to go, she found herself strangely loath to leave the little white room where she had spent so many months.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Certainly you will, dear," the older girl answered with an understanding heart.
