Chapter V · Chapter 5

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

eagerly desirous

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

dearly loved

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

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

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

jostling with the elbows

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

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

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

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

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And now we have to stop and wait.

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

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

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

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

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

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

conformity or harmony

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

engage in

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

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

From this reading And now we have to stop and wait.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

by chance

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

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

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

plural of “shoplifter” — a thief who steals goods that are in a store

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

plural of “shopper” — someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

in the near future

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading And now we have to stop and wait.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

a large gathering of people

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And now we have to stop and wait.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And now we have to stop and wait.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Perhaps she is weak and has not the strength to make her own way through the crowds."

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

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What can she mean by always keeping in our tracks?

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Dorothy, "I did intend to go right on with our list.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading SHOPPING AND SHOPLIFTERS Toy automobiles and steam engines were soon forgotten, for Dorothy and Tavia were anxious to free themselves from the jostling throng of eager shoppers, and from the risk of the deliberate elbowing of the little woman in black.