used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
any thing at all
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
brick-yard
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From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
disobeyingverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
GypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
Howbridge's
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From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
Kenway
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From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
something that is lost
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
not any; not one
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
except for; apart from
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
Scalawagnoun
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
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 Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
Tess
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From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They came to the corner and there, sure enough, was a big, dusty automobile, with a big, dark man in the driver's seat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He smiled at the two little girls and Tess remembered him instantly.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That they were disobeying a strict injunction in taking the bracelet out of the house was a matter quite overlooked at the time.
at the time that
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tess and Dot Kenway, with no suspicion that anything was awaiting them save the possible loss of the silver bracelet, but otherwise quite enjoying the adventure, walked hurriedly along Willow Street as far as the brick-yard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Oh, Dot!" she exclaimed, "it is the man we saw in this auto with the young Gypsy lady when we were driving home with Scalawag from Mr. Howbridge's the other day.
