used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
Di
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From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
eked
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From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
at any time
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
moving swiftly
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
get-up
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From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
headpieces
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From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
Hendon
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From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
horrificadjectiveUS /hɔːˈrɪfɪk/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
march in a procession
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Diana nor I had ever been at Hendon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
cut with a saw
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They thought he must have money (as all proper Americans have, according to their idea) apart from his future expectations.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
be dressed in
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain March sent a motor car for us, and I saw Father and Di were both impressed by this.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
which person or people
From this reading Di, who was invited sometimes for a spin in friends' automobiles, had a fetching motor get-up which, eked out with one of those horrific headpieces flying people wear, could be used for a short flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What _I_ thought was, that having fallen in love with Di, nothing but a motor car could be good enough for a goddess, and--hang the expense!
