Chapter IX

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

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From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

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

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Make it talk for them,” whispered Pee-wee.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

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

From this reading “I’ll make it say, ‘hurray,’” said Townsend.

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

From this reading “I’ll make it say, ‘hurray,’” said Townsend.

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

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

engage in

From this reading “Make it talk for them,” whispered Pee-wee.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading “Make it talk for them,” whispered Pee-wee.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

express in words

From this reading “I’ll make it say, ‘hurray,’” said Townsend.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Here, at a pleasant summer boarding house, Mr. and Mrs. Ripley alighted.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “Make it talk for them,” whispered Pee-wee.

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

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Make it talk for them,” whispered Pee-wee.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

possessive form of “townsend” — United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

lacking self-confidence

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “Make it talk for them,” whispered Pee-wee.

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

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading It was funny to see with what an air of sober complacency Townsend drove up the winding private roadway and saying, “whoa,” stopped in front of a spacious veranda filled with summer boarders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ADVENTURES WITH A FLIVVER Townsend’s flivver, as he said himself, was slow but unsure and they were three hours reaching Orange Lake.