Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Professor Snodgrass!” cried Jerry.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Is it really you?” demanded Ned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

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

From this reading “Is it really you?” demanded Ned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

a course of conduct

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “Professor Snodgrass!” cried Jerry.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “Is it really you?” demanded Ned.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

move hurridly

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

a particular situation

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

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

From this reading “Professor Snodgrass!” cried Jerry.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

having a supporting base

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They made a rush for the little man standing at the side of the road near the path of light from the automobile lamps.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

the act of using

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S SHOES Ned, Bob and Jerry tumbled out of the automobile in such haste that it might have been called a “dead heat,” to use a sporting term.

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

From this reading “Our good luck has started!” was Bob’s contribution to the general fund.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Is it really you?” demanded Ned.