Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

(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 The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

many-sided

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

not following tracks or roads

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

plural of “garage” — an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

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

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

and nothing more

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

(trade mark) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Think so, sir?

inflected form of “slot” — assign a time slot

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Think so, sir?

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

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

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

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

From this reading "That's a good idea," Lee said adjusting the nearest ones, "they ought to have that on every car, all-round protection to the eyes."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Think so, sir?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

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

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

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

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

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

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The only non-standard feature seemed to be the polaroid glass windows which were provided all around and not only in front.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading The Brain Trust car which took Lee out of Cephalon was a normal-looking limousine, a rear-engined teardrop like all the "60" models, slotted for the insertion of wings which most of the garages now kept in stock and rented at a small charge for cross-country hops.

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

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Must be the first time you're driving out there," the young chauffeur said.