Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

later than; following

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

(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 We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

any thing at all

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

terminate

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "It was all Undine's doing," said Miss Jessie, smiling.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

divisible by two

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

come to pass

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It was all Undine's doing," said Miss Jessie, smiling.

full of or producing joy

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

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 "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

a particular point in time

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

easily agitated

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

established beyond doubt

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "But I never dared hope it would really happen, even when I knew Dr. Randolph had gone to Arizona.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "It was all Undine's doing," said Miss Jessie, smiling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

in the near future

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

a special situation

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It was all Undine's doing," said Miss Jessie, smiling.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We were all so excited about Barbara; it didn't seem as if he or Beverly would be able to think of anything else."

at the time that

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading MARJORIE HAS HER WISH MARJORIE declared afterwards that she was sure that was the happiest moment of her life, but at the time the joyful surprise, coming so soon after the nervous strain of the past hour, proved almost too much for her, and she could do nothing for some time but hold her mother tight, and cry as if her heart would break.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "It's the one thing I've been wishing for every day, and praying for every night since I came to New York," Marjorie said to her aunt, late that evening, when Miss Graham was in bed, and her niece was sitting beside her, holding her hand.