used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
at or in the front
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
befitverbUS /bɪˈfɪt/
accord or comport with
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
gotten under control
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
LARCHMONT
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From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
lizzie
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From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
locomotionnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
the power or ability to move
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
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 In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
Pete
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From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
reconnaissancenounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
Stearns
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From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
wended
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From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAST BOTTLE IN LARCHMONT When Pete Stearns went in quest of a limousine he had, of course, merely employed a figure of speech that seemed to befit the raiment of his fair charge.
in or at the place that
From this reading At last he emerged from the grove and stepped upon a lawn, where he paused for reconnaissance.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In his practical mind he knew that it did not matter whether it was a limousine or a lizzie, so long as it was capable of locomotion and was not locked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Through the darkening shadows he wended his way confidently; he felt sure that if there was danger ahead he would detect it before falling a victim.
but in spite of that
From this reading The grounds through which he now walked were less familiar to him than those which contained the orchard on the other side of the hedge, yet he sensed the general direction of the house that he knew they must contain.
