used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “We’ve found out about it,” Cora began.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
(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 The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And we thought we’d be the first to spring it.
beamingly
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From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “We’ve found out about it,” Cora began.
BELLEnounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
Crowell
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From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
Dora
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From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “And we thought we’d be the first to spring it.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
set up or found
From this reading “We’ve found out about it,” Cora began.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We’ve found out about it,” Cora began.
and nothing more
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
KettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
immediately past
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We’ve found out about it,” Cora began.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
the season of growth
From this reading “And we thought we’d be the first to spring it.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “And we thought we’d be the first to spring it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE PARTY After dinner the girls flocked to their rooms for a last peep into mirrors and a last adjusting of ribbon or ruffle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And we thought we’d be the first to spring it.
we'd
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From this reading “And we thought we’d be the first to spring it.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve found out about it,” Cora began.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
at the time that
From this reading The members of The Adventure Club were all in Dicky Taylor’s room, when Cora and Dora Crowell darted up from the lower corridor and bouncing into “The Sign of the Tea Kettle,” they closed the door and looked around beamingly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We know you are just dying of curiosity,” Dora seconded.
