Morgan Tierney's definitions

twin plaited pigtails

Hair braided into two braids

Her sandy hair was pulled back into twin plaited pigtails, each tied with a bright-red ribbon.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

flourish

verb

to wave in the air

She took off her new scarf with a flourish, hoping I'd notice it.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

variant

something that differs from the standard form.

Jennet's brightly colored sail appeared to be the only variant in the cluster of white-sailed boats.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

serenade

perfrom a complimentary vocal or instrumental piece of music.

We were serenaded with lovely guitar music as we ate our lunch at the park.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

distinguish

to discern; to detect with the eyes or with the other sences.

I could not quite distinguish her face in the poorly-lit room, so I was not sure who she was.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

narcs

People who investigate narotics violations

"like they plant narcs in schools!" someone shouted.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

marquee

a movie theatre sign

Kevin held his hands up and framed a marquee in the air.

by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006