Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

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

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

the lower side of anything

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

travel across or pass over

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

dearly loved

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

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

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

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

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

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

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

a landowner

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a narrow way or road

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

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

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

something you have to do

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

in an open way

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

above and across; more than

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "How is the little dear?" she would ask eagerly, if the baby was not to be seen on that particular occasion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

express in speech

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

catch sight of

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

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

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

not bent

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

under normal conditions

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

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

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

in or at the place that

From this reading They often came over to the West Side in a hotel carriage, and always stopped at the bottom of the lane where it debouched upon the public highway.

which person or people

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Carolyn May had seen her friend and his wife, who had become interested in Baby Laird, on several occasions since they had first driven by the Ball place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Even the woman unbent to Carolyn May--who could resist the little girl's sunny ways?--and she was openly interested in Baby Laird.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Carolyn would usually spy them if she did not chance to be wheeling the baby that way; and if he was asleep or with his mother she would run down alone to speak with her friends.