used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
how long something has existed
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
every person
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
gripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
roused to anger
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
pettishadjective
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
Rosalie
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From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
RUNAWAYSnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
express in words
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
a special situation
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
unprofessionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈfeʃənəl/
not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Father is very pettish about some things," said Zee, suddenly banging the covers of the history together.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He taught Doris, and she grips the wheel like mad--a very unprofessional thing to do, everybody says so.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And he taught Rosalie, and she goes tearing along, smiling here and nodding there, and nearly runs over dogs and wagons and-- But he says we are too young, though you are very cautious, and I am smart for my age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Why in the world does he always say we are too young to drive?
ZeenounUS /ziː/
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS Treasure and Zee were in the garage, studying history in the roomy back seat of the red car.
