used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
come to pass
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
Mercedes
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From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
a particular point in time
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
not any; not one
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
and nothing more
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
a judge of a probate court
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
go across or through
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
a course of conduct
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER A bolt from the cloudless blue could not have startled the little gathering on the lawn more than did the arrival of the distinguished stranger at the gate of Happy House.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Nancy, in a panic, wanted the earth to swallow her, but as the earth was very solid, she had no choice but to drag herself forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
which person or people
From this reading And the man who walked up the path had a bearing that distinctly set him apart from ordinary mortals.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Moreover, French Mercedes cars did not often pass through North Hero; this was purple and cream color and the chauffeur wore purple livery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had, only a moment before, prayed that something would happen--and something had!
