Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

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

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

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

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

a youthful male person

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

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

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

at every point

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

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

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

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

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

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

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

past form of “jack” — lift with a special device

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

a brief written record

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

not taken into account

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

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

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

deeply absorbed in thought

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

plural of “sojourner” — a temporary resident

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

fasten with tacks

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

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

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

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

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Here and there, blinds were thrown open revealing the faces of astonished sojourners at the quiet resort.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

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 BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

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

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

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

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

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

From this reading Two or three curious children watched him but most of the boarders were too preoccupied watching and listening to Pee-wee to note these preparations.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

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

From this reading His voice assailed the porch and reached the neighboring lawn and penetrated to the rooms which overlooked it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Our hero planted his flaunting banner between the car and the spacious veranda and stood beneath it as if he were taking possession of the whole place in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading BUSINESS IS PLEASURE With an air of profound seriousness and businesslike briskness, Townsend jacked up the rear of the flivver, removed the tire and rim, and proceeded to tack strips of emery cloth continuously around the wooden edge of the wheel.