used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
Dan
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From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
true confidential information
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
high-poweredadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈpaʊərd/
vigorously energetic or forceful
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
of great significance or value
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
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 car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
Morrissey
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From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
multiplicitynounUS /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/
the property of being multiple
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
racernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
salesmennounUS /ˈseɪlzmɪn/
plural of “salesman” — a man salesperson
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
not in physical motion
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
in a swift manner
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This important matter settled, she gave him his initial instructions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The car she decided upon was a gray roadster, light and high-powered with long low lines like a racer and a multiplicity of cylinders which made Dan fairly delirious with joy.
Willa
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From this reading A CHANGE OF FRONT The following morning, Willa and Dan Morrissey went motor shopping.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
worshipfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpfəl/
showing adoration
From this reading The latter was still slightly bewildered by his sudden change of fortune, but it was plain to be seen that he regarded his new employer with worshipful admiration and respect, and she in turn was satisfied, from his discussion of technical details with the several automobile salesmen, that he was sufficiently expert for her purposes.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading His loyalty remained to be proven, but she had learned to read faces swiftly and surely, and she had formed an instinctive belief that he was worthy of trust.
