Chapter VI · The Big Tour Is Planned

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

for the reason that

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come on, Mr. Maynard.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

a boy or man

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

the act of retaining something

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

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

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Come on, Mr. Maynard.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

with speed

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Just as Neale O’Neil and Agnes reached the spot, the chauffeur pushed Maynard in and stepped quickly into his own place.

carry out

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The fat man laughed, too.

in the direction of

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

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

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mr. Maynard, as the fat man had called Dot’s new acquaintance, grumbled something or other at the chauffeur because of his treatment of the Alice-doll; but he was not yet quite himself and the fellow merely laughed and urged Maynard toward the car.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We’ll take you home,” said the big man, holding open the door of the tonneau.