Chapter XI · On the Road

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

later than; following

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

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

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

make calm or still

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

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

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

the act of departing

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

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

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

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

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

for more time

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

not any; not one

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

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

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

in the near future

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

express in speech

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

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

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

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

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

hard to endure

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

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

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.

at the time that

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Elithe had never been in Helena since she was a child, consequently everything upon the road was novel, and she soon became interested in the country through which she was passing and the people in the car.

during the time that

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Pennington, who sat behind her, paid no attention to her until the sound of her sobbing ceased, and he knew she was growing calm.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Elithe had kept up bravely while the necessity lasted, but when her mother faded from her sight and she could no longer see the handkerchief Artie had tied to a stick and was waving after her, she turned her face to the window and sobbed bitterly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These Mr. Pennington was studying closely, managing to learn how far they were going, and trying to single out some one with whom Elithe would be safe from any annoyance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then he took the vacant seat beside her and began to speak of the scenery and to point out whatever he thought would please her.