used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
cachéd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
Lookouts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
merry-makings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
Mignon
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From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
Salle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her aggravating behavior of the past was completely obliterated by the Lookouts’ joy at her return to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
transgressornounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not remorse for her despicable conduct that had forced this knowledge upon her.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Quite the contrary, Mignon La Salle was speedily beginning to realize that “the way of the transgressor is hard.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A round of jolly little merry-makings went on at the various members’ homes, on each occasion of which Jerry was the guest of honor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The week following Jerry’s return to the Lookouts, together with the restoration of their cachéd money, took on a distinctly festival tone.
