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Mollie's Substitute Husband

Chapter I

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The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI
The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June
John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.
He was having an unwonted spree.
I fear the reader will be shocked.
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Mollie's Substitute Husband

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Mollie's Substitute Husband is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI
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The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June
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John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.
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He was having an unwonted spree.
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I fear the reader will be shocked.
/aɪ fɪr ðə ˈriːdər wɪl biː ʃɑːkt/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Confessions noun US /kənˈfeʃənz/

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading “The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI”

Devious adjective US /ˈdiːviəs/

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading “The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June”

gloriously adverb US /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading “John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.”

Grapefruit noun US /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/

citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp

From this reading “The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI”

Reformer noun US /rɪˈfɔːrmər/

a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading “The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI”

Senatorial adjective US /ˌsenəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to senators

From this reading “The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June”

spree noun US /spriː/

a brief indulgence of your impulses

From this reading “The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI”

wickedly adverb US /ˈwɪkɪdli/

in a wicked evil manner

From this reading “John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

High School adjective + noun

a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

In this reading “John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.”

Prettiest Girl adjective + noun counted as “pretty girl”

In this reading “The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI”

on a Spree preposition + article + noun counted as “on … spree”

In this reading “The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI”

Supper Party noun + noun

In this reading “The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June”

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73

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From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

Alicia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

AntagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/

someone who offers opposition

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I fear the reader will be shocked.

Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

BusinessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

carnallyadverb

in a carnal manner

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

ChangeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

CodenounUS /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

ConfessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

DeviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

DilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

EventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/

full of events or incidents

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I fear the reader will be shocked.

FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

FlashverbUS /flæʃ/

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

FriendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

GrapefruitnounUS /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/

citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was having an unwonted spree.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

HoldingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

ImpostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

Jennie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

LightsnounUS /laɪts/

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

ManagementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/

the act of managing something

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/

the head of a city government

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

Merriam

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From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not able to be found

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/

popular aquarium fish

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

MotivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

PassagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

PrettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

PrincipalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I fear the reader will be shocked.

ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

ReformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/

a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

ReturnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

Riceville

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/

a member of a senate

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

SenatorialadjectiveUS /ˌsenəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to senators

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading I fear the reader will be shocked.

SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

SpreenounUS /spriː/

a brief indulgence of your impulses

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

Stage-Setting

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

StrangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

SuppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

TelegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

TelegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

TriumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/

everywhere

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

UnscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/

without scruples or principles

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

unwontedadjective

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading He was having an unwonted spree.

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

VirtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

WaiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/

in a wicked evil manner

From this reading John Merriam, Principal of the High School at Riceville, Illinois--"Professor" Merriam, as he was universally called by the citizens of Riceville--was wickedly, carnally, gloriously happy.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I fear the reader will be shocked.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XInounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading The frontispiece was missing from the source book] I "The Professor" on a Spree II The Prettiest Girl III Friendly Strangers IV An Unscrupulous Reformer V Alicia and the Motives of Men VI Stage-Setting VII Boy and Girl VIII Passages with Mayor Black IX Aunt Mary X A Senator Missing XI Confessions of Waiter No. 73 XII Grapefruit and Telegrams XIII A Change of Management XIV Holding the Fort XV Council of War XVI

XVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

XXXnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The Senatorial Dinner XVII A Devious Journey XVIII Jennie XIX A New Antagonist XX An Eventful Supper Party XXI Flash Lights XXII Virtue Triumphant XXIII Return XXIV The Reform League XXV Second Council of War XXVI The Business of Being an Impostor XXVII The Code Telegram XXVIII Simpson as Detective XXIX The Final Dilemma XXX Mollie June

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