afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading It was as if the bubbling youth in her were quenched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
for a limitless time
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
I'M
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From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
come together
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
Moya
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From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
NEIGHBORnounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
not any; not one
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
a brief written record
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading It was as if the bubbling youth in her were quenched.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She could give no satisfactory reason for it, but she felt as if something had passed out of her life forever.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was as if the bubbling youth in her were quenched.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as if the bubbling youth in her were quenched.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The outstanding note of her had been the eagerness with which she had run out to meet new experiences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'M HERE, NEIGHBOR" Moya still rode afternoons with her friends, fished occasionally, and took her regular hand at bridge.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was as if the bubbling youth in her were quenched.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading But it was unaccountably true that her zest in these amusements was gone.
