used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading How absurd!" shrugged Jemima; to her mother's amusement.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading How absurd!" shrugged Jemima; to her mother's amusement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It was difficult to keep pace with the development of Jemima.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to keep pace with the development of Jemima.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
furtheringverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
How
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From this reading How absurd!" shrugged Jemima; to her mother's amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
Jemima
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From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
Kate
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From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was difficult to keep pace with the development of Jemima.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading "A social campaign in _Lexington_?
engage in
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
the force of workers available
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading How absurd!" shrugged Jemima; to her mother's amusement.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
out-of-dooradjective
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading It was difficult to keep pace with the development of Jemima.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
any competition
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
have in common
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading How absurd!" shrugged Jemima; to her mother's amusement.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Kate smilingly accused Jemima of neglecting her for the furthering of her social campaign.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As the winter closed in--it was one of the open, keen, out-of-door winters which have done their share to make the dwellers on the great central plateau of Kentucky so sturdy a race of men--the Thorpe automobile was seen less frequently on the road to Storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was difficult to keep pace with the development of Jemima.
