used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NONSENSE PLOT.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
from appearances alone
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
a long fixed look
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
Hazel's
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From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
Katherine
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From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
Langford's
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From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading A NONSENSE PLOT.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A NONSENSE PLOT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
squintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading Her glance met the gaze of the squint eyes of the man in the auto.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impulse to do this was so strong, she said afterward, that it seemed impossible for her to control the action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Katherine and Hazel walked past the drive, into which Attorney Langford's automobile had turned, apparently without any concern or interest in the occupant of the machine.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading But after they had advanced forty or fifty yards beyond the drive, Hazel's curiosity got the best of her and she turned her head and looked back.
