used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
arrow-hunting
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From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
avengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Their mad dash ended in catastrophe for Frances.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Their mad dash ended in catastrophe for Frances.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Their mad dash ended in catastrophe for Frances.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their mad dash ended in catastrophe for Frances.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
I'll
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From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their mad dash ended in catastrophe for Frances.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
Jane
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From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
Jane's
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From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
roused to anger
From this reading Their mad dash ended in catastrophe for Frances.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
MISCHIEF-MAKERS
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From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
recoiling
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From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
done under pressure
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PAIR OF INNOCENT MISCHIEF-MAKERS Meanwhile, Jane and Frances had rushed gleefully off on their arrow-hunting quest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Close at Jane’s heels, an avenging slap in the face from the recoiling branch of a stunted sapling which Jane’s headlong flight had rudely set in motion, caused Frances to stumble and pitch forward into a heap of brush.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jane’s impetuous method of dashing into things, coupled with Frances’ love of mischief, made them boon companions, despite their readiness to argue on sight.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Jane’s merry challenge, “I’ll beat you to the ledge!” sent them crashing through brush and bush with a will that carried them several yards past it.
