used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
alarminglyadverbUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋli/
in an alarming manner
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, she had enjoyed the run greatly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
CheddarnounUS /ˈtʃedər/
a village in southwestern England where cheddar cheese was first made
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
Count's
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From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
Du
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From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At first, she had enjoyed the run greatly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, she had enjoyed the run greatly.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
fliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading At first, she had enjoyed the run greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
half-formed
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From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
macadamnounUS /məˈkædəm/
broken stone used in macadamized roadways
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
Medenham
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From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
MIDSUMMERnounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
NIGHT'SnounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
not one, and not any
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
one of four equal parts
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
on the contrary
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At first, she had enjoyed the run greatly.
rutsnounUS /rʌts/
plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
seul
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From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
in the near future
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
move hurridly
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
carry out
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
tenterhooks
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From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But the change from good macadam to none soon made itself felt, and Cynthia was more troubled than she cared to show when the French flier came to a standstill after panting and jolting alarmingly among the ruts.
VAGARIESnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
Vallon
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From this reading Although Dale spoke of Smith as a mechanic, the man was a first-rate driver, and he spun the Du Vallon along at its best speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had been on tenterhooks during the past quarter of an hour--there were silent moments when she measured her own slim figure against the natty Count's in half-formed resolution to take to her heels along the Cheddar Road.
at the time that
From this reading A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VAGARIES Cynthia, notwithstanding that spirited _pas seul_, was rather pale when Medenham stopped the car close beside her.
