used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She turned around quickly, for someone was entering the office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
a movement into or inward
From this reading She turned around quickly, for someone was entering the office.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
divisible by two
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
Hadley
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From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
Marjorie
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From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She turned around quickly, for someone was entering the office.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
postmarknounUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrk/
a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The envelope proved to contain an invitation from John Hadley for his club dance at Princeton.
with speed
From this reading She turned around quickly, for someone was entering the office.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
cut with a saw
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
a person, without saying who
From this reading She turned around quickly, for someone was entering the office.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
TRENTONnounUS /ˈtrentən/
capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned around quickly, for someone was entering the office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
communicated in words
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when she perceived an attractive little envelope in her mail that evening, and when she saw upon examination that the postmark was Princeton, she experienced an even greater thrill of anticipation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
at the time that
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Marjorie uttered a little squeal of joy, and wished that Lily were there to hear of her good fortune.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE TRIP TO TRENTON When Marjorie thought of what the passing of the Pioneer test would mean to her, she felt that nothing could bring her more happiness than to hear her own and Lily's name read from the list by their Captain at Scout meeting that night.
