used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
anew
From this reading But again her hopes were frustrated.
(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 The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
Frieda
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From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But again her hopes were frustrated.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
a young female
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
HammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
only a very short time before
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But again her hopes were frustrated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
Jennie
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From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
the literary culture
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
Marjorie
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From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
on one occasion
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
Perkins
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From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
an educational institution
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Of course, her mother would expect her to go to church the following day; but after Sunday School she would undoubtedly be free.
not known
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The family were all so glad to see her and so anxious to hear about the trip, that she at once gave up the idea of writing that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
produce a literary work
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
the act of creating written works
From this reading LETTERS Marjorie could hardly wait until she reached home, so excited was she about writing to the unknown Girl Scout.
but in spite of that
From this reading It would be a difficult matter, too, for she wanted to write a general letter, and yet one which, if Jennie Perkins should by any chance turn out to be Frieda Hammer, would be appropriate.
