afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
any thing at all
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
a female human offspring
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
a young female
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
held dear
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
on one occasion
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
PrayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
SHEPHERDnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Molly learned slowly, indeed, but once she grasped an idea she retained it.
express in speech
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
Sunday-school
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From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
express in words
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
vicar's
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From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She had come to know that Jesus was her Saviour, and that He loved, and watched over her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MOLLY had grown to look forward, to Sunday afternoons, for, true to her promise, the vicar's daughter always called for the little girl on her way to the Sunday-school, and the two were firm friends.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Praying was talking to Jesus, and she might tell Him anything; she might speak to Him anywhere, and He would always hear and understand.
