used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
at or in the front
From this reading "Do you suppose we've got in ahead of the boys?"
(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 They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
Amy
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From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Do you suppose we've got in ahead of the boys?"
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Do you suppose we've got in ahead of the boys?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
and nothing more
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
and nothing more
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
PATRIOTISMnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
express a supposition
From this reading "Do you suppose we've got in ahead of the boys?"
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
We're
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From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
we've
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From this reading "Do you suppose we've got in ahead of the boys?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading TEARS AND PATRIOTISM It was a valiant determination, that one to smile whatever happened; but somehow, 'way down in their brave hearts, the girls doubted a little.
at the time that
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We're--we're nearly there," ventured Amy, after a little interval of silence, during which the girls had been busily gathering all their resources for the crisis just before them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Goodness, I should hope so," retorted Mollie, with a brief return of her old spirit.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would do their best, but, after all, they were only human and there are times when to smile is the hardest achievement in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose we've got in ahead of the boys?"
