used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
CairnsnounUS /kernz/
plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
Clara
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From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
at any time
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Wayland Hall was filling up rapidly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
gleanverbUS /ɡliːn/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
How
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From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
a message received and understood
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
Julia
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From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
Leslie
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From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
Leslie's
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From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
on one occasion
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
others
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From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
Peyton's
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From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
with speed
From this reading Wayland Hall was filling up rapidly.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Neither she nor Clara had been able to glean any information in the matter from other students at the Hall.
express a supposition
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wayland Hall was filling up rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PLANNING MISCHIEF The appearance of Leslie Cairns the next week at Wayland Hall, followed by her trunk, temporarily drove Julia Peyton’s club ambitions far afield.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To discover that Leslie, to whom Julia liked to refer in shocked tones to others as “that terrible Miss Cairns,” was to become a resident once more of Wayland Hall filled her with spiteful amazement and speculation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you suppose she ever got in here?” was the question she most frequently addressed to Clara Carter during the first two days following Leslie’s return to the Hall.
