accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
(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 It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
on or to one side
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
carefully weighed
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
divisible by two
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
Hadley
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From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
only a very short time before
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
MARJORIE'S
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From this reading MARJORIE’S RIVAL.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
and nothing more
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading MARJORIE’S RIVAL.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He and she had planned nothing definite, and it was only natural that her father should have the final decision.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not that he was foolish enough to resent Marjorie’s change of plans, for after all that had been accidental on her part.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
week-end
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From this reading Although John Hadley had resolutely put his own feelings aside, and outwardly was as light-hearted as the rest on the week-end party, he felt far from cheerful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The latter had not even known of their little vacation project; probably if he had, he would hardly have considered it of sufficient consequence to change his larger plans for his daughter’s entire summer.
