used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
being joined in close association
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
set up or found
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MARJORIE’S GOOD TURN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
how
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From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
Marjorie
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From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
MARJORIE'S
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From this reading MARJORIE’S GOOD TURN.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
go across or through
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
with speed
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading MARJORIE’S GOOD TURN.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was restless and excited, unable to carry on a connected conversation with any of the girls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several times she found herself on the point of confiding her hopes to Lily or Daisy; but, recalling how small were the chances of the girl’s proving to be Olive, she resolutely restrained herself.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Three days previous she had wished that the summer, with its glorious days of riding, might never come to an end; now, it could not pass quickly enough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After her talk with John, Marjorie felt as if she could not endure the days of waiting, until she would have a chance to put her hopes to the test.
