used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
didn't
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From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
put on clothes
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
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 For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
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 For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Marjorie sprang out of bed and began to dress, with glad anticipations.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH The sun rose early on Fourth of July morning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, it was a perfect summer day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
but in spite of that
From this reading Moreover, he rose clear and bright, and yet he didn't shine down too hotly for the comfort of those same young people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For he knew many patriotic young hearts were beating with impatience for the great day to begin.
