used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
any person at all
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
else
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From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
at any time
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
for more time
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
not any; not one
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
OLIVE'S
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From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
by chance
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
REMORSEnounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OLIVE'S REMORSE BACK at the Lodge Olive undressed and lay down upon the bed for a short rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Olive was by this time no longer tired, but in better spirits than she had been for several weeks.
at the time that
From this reading Afterwards, when she felt that Jack must surely have received her message she rose and put on the lavender frock that was the other girl's especial favorite.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Dear old Jack, was there ever anyone else in the world quite so generous or so absurd?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For in less than an hour, perhaps, things would be entirely cleared up between herself and her best friend.
