used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
a quantity of money
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
far-seeing
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From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She resolved, therefore, to make a fresh start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
half-heartedadjectiveUS /ˈhæfhɑːrtɪd/
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
engage in
From this reading She resolved, therefore, to make a fresh start.
Marjorie
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From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW PLAN.
not any; not one
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
and nothing more
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
others
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From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE NEW PLAN.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
Queenie
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From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
Queenie's
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From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
determined
From this reading She resolved, therefore, to make a fresh start.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She resolved, therefore, to make a fresh start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW PLAN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She resolved, therefore, to make a fresh start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Marjorie felt elated at the girls’ evident desire to go on with the troop, she was too clever to be deceived by Queenie’s enthusiasm, too far-seeing to expect miracles from her repentance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She realized that a tremendous amount of work lay before her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Queenie herself was sincere in her promise, there was no doubt about that; but the others would probably be only half-hearted.
