used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
BeannounUS /biːn/
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
BITTERNESSnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF DEFEAT.
lacking funds
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF DEFEAT.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
divisible by two
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
Leila
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From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
Marjorie's
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From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF DEFEAT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
quizzedverbUS /kwɪzd/
inflected form of “quiz” — examine someone's knowledge of something
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
Sans
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From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
believed likely
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF DEFEAT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They cherished an erroneous belief, however, that there were at least fifteen or twenty of the invaders.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
which person or people
From this reading True, they suspected Marjorie's four chums and Leila and Vera as having been among those who broke up the hazing party.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The very fact that they had escaped, thus far, without even having been quizzed by any of the students regarding that fateful evening puzzled them.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading What "Bean" intended to do in the matter of her recent hazing was a question which worried the Sans considerably during the next few days.
