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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. They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps. Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley. In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news. "Hello, Rosie!
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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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.”
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.”
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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.
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.
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From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
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From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
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From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
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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.
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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.
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From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
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.
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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.
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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.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In good time he came, bursting with his bit of news.
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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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were seated on the little front porch, Mrs. O'Brien and Jamie on chairs and Terence on the porch steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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 important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rosie took her place opposite Terence to await the arrival of George Riley.
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.
