used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
breakneckadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪknek/
moving at very high speed
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
Chet
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From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
Delia
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From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
didn't
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From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
Hanford
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From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
Patricia
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From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
in the near future
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
move hurridly
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
very small
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They passed through the little town at a breakneck speed, purposely, as Chet explained.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
two times
From this reading Twice Delia protested strongly against the pace, but Patricia pretended not to hear her, and they sped on.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a short and breathless ride out to Hanford, through a part of the country quite unfamiliar to Patricia, as it was off the regular trolley and railroad lines.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Outside the town limits they slowed down and proceeded at a more leisurely pace, and presently turned into a rough little apology for a road leading through the woods.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was such a tiny place and so out of the world that every passing vehicle was apt to be an object of interest to the inhabitants and he didn't want their car to be specially noticed and commented upon.
