used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
Bab
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From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
Charlie
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From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
Dillon
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From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
the act of consuming food
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
Harriet
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From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
Meyers
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From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Bab sat next to Charlie Meyers, and her host was in a decidedly sulky temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Ruth did not know the roads it was decided that she keep to the rear and follow the car in front of her.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading THE ARREST After eating supper, and spending the evening at an old-fashioned Southern Inn on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the two automobile parties started back to Washington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, though the roads were not good, no member of the party dreamed of trouble.
which person or people
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barbara and Peter Dillon occupied seats in the car with Harriet and Mr. Meyers, Mrs. Wilson, and two Washington girls who had been members of their party.
