used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
anew
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
antiquesnounUS /ænˈtiːks/
plural of “antique” — an elderly man
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
Carl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
COLLECTINGnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
carefully weighed
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
Dalken's
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From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
disastrouslyadverbUS /dɪˈzæstrəsli/
in a disastrous manner
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
Dobb's
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From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
finedverbUS /faɪnd/
past form of “fine” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
Tomlinson
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From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
venduenoun
the public sale of something to the highest bidder
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING Although the trip planned for the Dobb's Ferry territory had ended so disastrously, the girls were not discouraged.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Fabian had had a brilliant idea, too, after he heard his wife's story of the country auction where the old antiques had been secured by Mrs. Tomlinson.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But the wise owner of the car considered it wiser to send Carl out on these excursions, instead of trusting to Fate to bring the girls back home again without broken bones or a damage suit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dodo secured a license without any difficulty, and was equipped to drive Mr. Dalken's car without being fined a second time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He suggested that they subscribe to several country papers, both daily and weekly, and in that way they would learn of any vendue advertised in its columns.
