used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
(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 About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
attractive-looking
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From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
Bowenville
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From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
ChiconounUS /ˈtʃiːkoʊ/
United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961)
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
COMEDYnounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
ELSE
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From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
fine-spun
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From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
a young female
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
Mateo
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From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
the middle of the day
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
a light shade of red
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
San
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From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
in the direction of
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
having passed out of existence
From this reading But her look of relief vanished when she distinguished his face and her shoulders squared themselves.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
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 About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
well-roundedadjective
many-sided
From this reading As he approached he perceived that she had a slender well-rounded figure, fine-spun brown hair under her hat brim, clear brown eyes and the pink of peach blossoms in her soft smooth cheeks.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading About the wheels of the stalled car the shallow water rippled briskly, four or five inches deep; entirely deep enough, by all appearances, to keep marooned in the runabout the girl sitting disconsolately at the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading A COMEDY--AND SOMETHING ELSE Towards noon one day a week later Steele Weir, headed for Bowenville in his car, had gained Chico Creek, half way between camp and San Mateo, when he perceived that another machine blocked the ford.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a very attractive-looking girl, Steele noted casually as he brought his own car to a halt and sprang out to join her, wading the water with his laced boots.
