used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
alignmentnounUS /əˈlaɪnmənt/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
couch-bed
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From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
having made preparations
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
don't
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From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
one or the other of two
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
a boy or man
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
Leila
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From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “On with the meeting.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
rebukedverbUS /rɪˈbjuːkt/
past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
To recall to mind.
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
Ronny
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From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
TESTINGnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
TRAVELERSnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TESTING TWO TRAVELERS “Remember, friends and fellow Travelers, this is a serious occasion.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
precisely as stated
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
which person or people
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ronny, as president of the original Five Travelers, stood facing her companions who had disposed themselves four in a row on Jerry’s couch-bed and on chairs in alignment with the couch.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “It’s not very serious any of us are looking, nor our worthy president, either,” Leila declared, throwing Ronny a twinkling glance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Never judge by appearances—so very reckless, don’t you know,” Ronny rebuked, her charming face full of mischief.
