used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
acquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
AMBITIOUSadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
bevynounUS /ˈbevi/
a large gathering of people of a particular type
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
blindfolding
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From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
CairnsnounUS /kernz/
plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
cream-puff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
approval
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
take in solid food
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
the act of consuming food
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
being one more than ten
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
at any time
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
gigglingverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
the act of giving
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
initiatorsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtərz/
plural of “initiator” — a person who initiates a course of action
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
on one occasion
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
ridiculouslyadverbUS /rəˈdɪkjələsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
sororitynounUS /sərˈɔːrəti/
a social club for female undergraduates
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
TravelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time the dinner bell rang Leslie was feeling more at home with the bevy of girls she had once scorned than she had ever dreamed she might.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the exception of Helen Trent the original eleven Travelers were present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had done herself proud in the cream-puff eating test, which consisted of blindfolding the victim and giving her a cream puff to eat from her hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AMBITIOUS PLAN Two hours later Leslie Cairns had been initiated into the Travelers’ jolly sorority and had acquitted herself with credit.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading She had nobly pushed the required penny over the floor with her nose, she had drunk a cup of deadly poison urged upon her by her initiators which had turned out to be very strong sage tea, and she had performed other ridiculously difficult stunts with giggling zest and finish.
