Chapter XXIV · Romance Budding

having fair knowledge of

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

(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 It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

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

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

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From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

for a short time

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

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From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

not accessible to view

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

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From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

to or in any or all places

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

set up or found

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

many times at short intervals

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

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

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

not in action or at work

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

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

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

and nothing more

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

above and across; more than

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

having superior power and influence

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

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From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

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

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

make visible

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

legally valid

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

try to get or reach

From this reading Of course no other motive prompted Ralph, the rising young lawyer, to seek the companionship of his detective-partner, not only daily but often, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

that is looked for

From this reading They had sought clues everywhere in the mansion, but the great old rooms had failed to reveal aught that was concealed.

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 Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

carry out

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

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

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

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

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

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

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

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

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

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

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

in or at the place that

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Two weeks have passed since the evening upon which Bobs and her new friend, Ralph Caldwaller-Cory, drove together in Central Park and told each other briefly the story of their lives.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Too, they had long drives in the little red car that its owner called "The Whizz," and these frequently took them far away from the thronged East Side along country roads where, quite undisturbed, they could talk over possible clues and plan ways to follow them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It does not take interested young people long to become acquainted and these two had many opportunities to be together, for were they not solving the Pensinger mystery, and was it not of paramount importance that the poor defrauded heir of all those idle millions should be found and made happy with his rightful possessions?