used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And never did the Washington look more pleasant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Say!" he called.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
five-passenger
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From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Say!" he called.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And never did the Washington look more pleasant.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
Matchan
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From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading And never did the Washington look more pleasant.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
express in words
From this reading "Say!" he called.
Schuneman
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From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
having a supporting base
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
Strahan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
which person or people
From this reading Mary Rose waved her hand to them and to Bob Strahan, who was hurrying up the street.
Willoughby
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From this reading A little group of tenants, Mrs. Schuneman, Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Matchan and Miss Carter, were standing out in front talking of what had happened the night before.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Never did a five-passenger automobile hold more happiness than that car of Mr. Jerry's as it was driven slowly back to the Washington that wonderful September evening.
