Chapter I

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

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

how long something has existed

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

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

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

plural of “beau” — a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

the act of breaking something

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

someone who gives advice about problems

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

divisible by two

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

every person

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

exasperate or irritate

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

usually; as a rule

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

a state of high honor

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

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From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

plural of “pelican” — large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

plural of “penguin” — short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

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From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

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

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

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

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

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

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.

at the time that

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Penguins were always breaking out with something.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading So the Penguins were wonderfully set up when they first realized that they had a Social Conscience.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They felt that even Priscilla ("Prissy") Adams, their counselor, who generally thought their ideas dreadful, would have to admit that a Social Conscience was a good idea.

a late time of life

From this reading Miss Thornton, who had run Camp Happy Warriors for years and still believed there was good in everyone, said it was merely their age.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The Penguins were older than the Peewits, who still trailed attenuated clouds of glory; and were younger than the Pelicans, who were beginning to talk mysteriously about Life, Beaux, and Parties--things so far removed from the Peewits that they weren't even interested, but near enough to the Penguins to exasperate them into having marvelous ideas of their own.