Chapter XXI · Adrift in a Strange City

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

a farewell remark

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

Having no one else present.

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

rid of obstructions

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

the act of departing

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

a social unit living together

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

set up or found

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

go away from a place

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

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From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

come together

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

absolutely essential

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

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From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

continue talking

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

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

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

to a great degree

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

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From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

create by training and teaching

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Suddenly, as they swung into the street, Dorothy turned to Ned and asked:

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The morning of departure dawned bright and clear, conditions most necessary for a pleasant automobile trip, and when the Markin family waved an affectionate adieu, the Fire Bird puffed away from in front of the hotel, Rose-Mary throwing innumerable kisses to Dorothy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?

at the time that

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of Dorothy’s courage, and her efforts to keep each of her troubles apart, that she might meet and cope with them singly, the time had now come when she found herself sorely puzzled.

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

From this reading How would she be able to reach Rochester—to leave her cousins and proceed alone in her search for Tavia?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Ned, could you let me go part of the way home, by train?