used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
(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 For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Because he's always seemed to me almost a joke.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Because he's always seemed to me almost a joke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Peggy asked the other Friendly Terrace girls despairingly.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because he's always seemed to me almost a joke.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you think she can like him?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
despairinglyadverb
with desperation
From this reading Peggy asked the other Friendly Terrace girls despairingly.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think she can like him?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Peggy asked the other Friendly Terrace girls despairingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Peggy asked the other Friendly Terrace girls despairingly.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
he's
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From this reading "Because he's always seemed to me almost a joke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think she can like him?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Because he's always seemed to me almost a joke.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Do you think she can like him?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because he's always seemed to me almost a joke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Peggy asked the other Friendly Terrace girls despairingly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
PEGGY
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From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
PRISCILLA
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From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Peggy asked the other Friendly Terrace girls despairingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think she can like him?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading PRISCILLA HAS A SECRET PEGGY was worried about Priscilla.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
a late time of life
From this reading For the first time in their years of intimacy she could not understand her friend; and worst of all, it seemed out of the question to discuss the situation and come to an understanding.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think she can like him?"
