used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
anew
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
(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 automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
cannot
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From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
divisible by two
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
flower-spangled
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From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
your parents
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No, indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
not any; not one
From this reading No, indeed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
Sammy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
be seated
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
Tess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
male cat
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
upholsteredverbUS /əˈpoʊlstərd/
past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
From this reading Little folks especially—like Tess and Dot and Sammy—cannot sit patiently, even in an upholstered touring car, hour after hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading It was pleasant to ride so smoothly through the lovely country; it was nicer still to halt by the wayside and hunt for adventure.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
which person or people
From this reading Tom Jonah, who was by nature a tramp, enjoyed the excursions away from the automobile as much as did the children—and he was never again off their trail at such times.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The automobile party did not travel all day long—whirling over the dusty roads, past flower-spangled fields, or through pleasant woods.
