used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
GERALDINE
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From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
Geraldine's
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From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Rosie!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
a social unit living together
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
Jamie
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From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
immediately past
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
RileynounUS /ˈraɪli/
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
Rosie
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From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHANCE FOR GERALDINE After finishing her household duties and preparing Geraldine's last bottle, Rosie had nothing more to do but to enjoy the cool of the evening with the rest of the family.
