anew
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
Ethel
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From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
Hadley
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From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish you showed as much love for me!”
I've
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From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
and nothing more
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
LILY'SnounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I wish you showed as much love for me!”
Mae
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From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wish you showed as much love for me!”
come together
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I wish you showed as much love for me!”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I wish you showed as much love for me!”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She was, as usual, happy over the prospect of seeing her chum again.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
accept gladly
From this reading LILY’S WELCOME It was the end of the first week in August.
at the time that
From this reading Marjorie had just returned from taking Mae Van Horn to the station in Lily’s car, and now she was waiting for the time to arrive when she might go to meet Lily herself.
which person or people
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish you showed as much love for me!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve never seen you so excited over seeing John Hadley as you are over meeting Lily,” remarked Ethel, who was sitting on the porch with Marjorie.
