used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
CairnsnounUS /kernz/
plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
put or send forth
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
Dazzler
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From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
drawlnounUS /drɔːl/
a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
Leslie
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From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
Leslie's
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From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
loose-lipped
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From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
Monroe'snounUS /mənˈroʊz/
possessive form of “monroe” — United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Doris Monroe’s accustomed indifferent drawl quickened to longing exasperation, all but ready to burst bounds.
self-willnoun
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
sophomore's
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From this reading The pretty sophomore’s injured expression brought a faintly mocking smile to Leslie’s loose-lipped mouth.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
the act of using
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
a Caucasian
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
which person or people
From this reading She cast an insolent, inquiring glance toward Doris who was busy driving the white car which Leslie had named the Dazzler and loaned Doris for her own use.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Don’t choose to,” came with laconic self-will from Leslie Cairns.
won't
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From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MEETING HER MATCH “Why won’t you go to New York over Thanksgiving, Leslie?”
