used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
Atwell
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From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It failed completely in its purpose.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
dismayingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪɪŋ/
causing consternation
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It failed completely in its purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It failed completely in its purpose.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
Irma
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From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It failed completely in its purpose.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
immediately past
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
Lookouts
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From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
Mignon
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From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It failed completely in its purpose.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
Susan
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From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading As a last touch every member of the club affixed her name to it.
treasureless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
at the time that
From this reading Indignation ran rife among the Lookouts when on Thursday evening they came into the dismaying knowledge that thanks to Mignon, Susan Atwell had become a treasureless treasurer.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Neither by word nor sign did Mignon show any indication that she had received it.
produce a literary work
From this reading Irma was instructed to write the culprit a letter, considerably sharper than had been the one of the previous day.
