aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
any thing at all
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
wanted intensely
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
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 But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
ENTERTAINverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
foresightedadjective
planning prudently for the future
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
set up or found
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
immediately past
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
Marjorie
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From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
Marjorie's
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From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
get by special effort
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
the season of growth
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
carry out
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to do but be sociable; besides, Marjorie must not suspect that anything had happened in their relationship to alter their friendliness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But she was not so successful as the latter had been on their last journey; probably this was due to the fact that she was not foresighted enough to secure an early dismissal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading When, however, the time to change trains arrived, Ruth found herself alone on the station platform with Marjorie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
at the time that
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
which person or people
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAIN When the girls were ready to take the train which was to carry them home for the spring holidays, it was Ruth who desired to avoid Marjorie’s company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girls boarded the train together; but Marjorie sat with Lily as far as the Junction.
