Chapter VI

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

plural of “bennett” — United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

German engineer and automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal combustion engine (1834-1900)

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

being one more than ten

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

held dear

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading She loved the movement, the mystery of the dark streets, the soft menace of the fog.

a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

push forcefully

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

exceptionally

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

under the level of the ground

From this reading Millicent thought that Forbes, the old chauffeur and ex-coachman, required his evenings to himself, and as Forbes had never been known to object to this arrangement, it stood, and the family relied on taxis, or the underground.

of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The "Heavenly Chariot" was Judy's name for the Bennetts' shining gray car.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So that Judy was feeling uncommonly luxurious close on eleven that night, when the beautiful gray nose of the Heavenly Chariot thrust its way through the fog that had shut London from the sky for three days past.

at the time that

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The Pendletons had one of their own, an elderly and dignified Daimler, but for some reason unfathomable by the younger members of the family, it was never allowed out at night, when it was most wanted.