used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
(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 The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
Bess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
set up or found
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
a search for knowledge
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
immediately past
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
for more time
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
engage in
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
not any; not one
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
being perceived or observed
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
SlopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
sulknounUS /sʌlk/
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
a special situation
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
torpedo-shaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
the act of using
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
precisely as stated
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading So it came about that a big machine, carrying Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Nan and Bess and Rhoda, and enough luggage to last them at a hotel for a few days, and a torpedo-shaped little car bearing Walter and Grace set out bright and early to make the trip to Sunny Slopes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He may not have noticed it, but she had been watching Nan very closely."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
at the time that
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The girl's nerves were all on edge over that queer widow's mysterious papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading WORTH A FORTUNE Mr. Mason, by inquiry, had found out that the district known as Sunny Slopes was about sixty miles from Palm Beach, and the next morning they set off by motor for the place, Mrs. Mason having declared to her husband the night before that "it was of no use to put the thing off any longer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Walter had taken it for granted that Nan would ride with him, and had seemed inclined to sulk when she decidedly refused.
