Chapter IX · Things Go Wrong

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

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

later than; following

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

anew

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

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From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

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

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

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

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

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

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

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

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

an easy victory

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

set up or found

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

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

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

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

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

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

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

on one occasion

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

only a very short time before

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

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

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of course if Ruth had been at home she could scarcely have averted this misfortune.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

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

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

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

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

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

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the automobile had not been put into the garage after the return from taking Ruth to the station, Neale used it on this errand, and on his way back there was a blowout.

at the time that

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course there was no real reason why life at the old Corner House should not flow quite as placidly with Ruth away as when the elder sister was at home.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Having written the notice advertising the silver bracelet as though it had been found by chance, Agnes made Neale run downtown again at once with it so as to be sure the advertisement would be inserted in the next morning's _Post_.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading It was a fact, however, that things seemed to begin to go wrong almost at once.