used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
react verbally
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
a young female
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
how
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From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
Kate
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From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
LOOTnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
Lottie
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From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
mussing
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From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
overhearingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
RomainenounUS /roʊˈmeɪn/
lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
Romaine's
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
schemers
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From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She told Kate about seeing the robber come in that door," said Lily, pointing dramatically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE LOOT RECOVERED In answer to Miss Romaine's quick, intent questions Lily Darrow told her story.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The girl chums listened, surprised and bewildered at first, but growing more and more excited as they realized the importance to themselves of what this strange girl could reveal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And how, after mussing the office all up and scattering the girls' things about, she was scared to death and ran up to her room and lay in bed all night with the covers over her head.
Woodford
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From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lily told of overhearing the plot between Kate and Lottie; a plot the schemers hoped would convict the Woodford girls of the sort of practical joke least likely to be tolerated by Miss Romaine.
