Chapter II

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

later than; following

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

anew

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

(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 "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

the act of grasping

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

take in liquids

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

United States inventor of the first rapid firing gun (1818-1903)

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

a clothing fabric in a plaid weave

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

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

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

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

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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 More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

take the midday meal

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

in a joyous manner

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

and nothing more

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

in the near future

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

on the contrary

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

past form of “readjust” — adjust anew

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

the complete duration of something

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

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From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

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

From this reading THE FIRE BIRD Outside sounded the strident "honk-honk" of an automobile horn, followed by a series of explosions, like a Gatling gun in full operation, as Ned cut out the muffler, threw off the clutch, and brought the machine to a stop at the door.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Just a drink of cold water, lady," begged Ned, "before we start again.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

accept gladly

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

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

From this reading More "honk-honks" called Dorothy out to welcome her cousins, and presently Ned and Nat, and Dorothy and Tavia were chatting merrily on the porch, as the big machine puffed and "gasped" after its long run from North Birchland to Dalton.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We will go right off," insisted Dorothy, "so as to get all the ride we can, it is such a beautiful day.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading I only have to grab up the lunch basket, and Tavia is all ready--has been waiting in fact," as Tavia readjusted her "sailor," and endeavored to look spick and span, as she had looked before the series of embraces and other disturbing activities upset her rather perishable toilette--nothing wrinkles like freshly-ironed gingham.