Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

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

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

plural of “auto” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

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From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

serving as an essential component

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

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

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

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From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

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

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

set up or found

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

more desirable than another

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695)

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

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

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Dora and Dorothy always preferred to keep together, and nobody could get between them here.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

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

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.

at the time that

From this reading ONE IS A HEROINE When the girls invited to Evangeline Sitz's "party" hurried out of Central High on Monday afternoon, they found, as Laura Belding had promised, her father's automobile, as well as one of Mr. Purcell's big, three-seated "lumber barges," as the boys called Centerport's sight-seeing autos.

past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly

From this reading Mr. Purcell stood by the chauffeur of the big car as the Lockwood twins whisked into the front seat, completely filling it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Laura and Chet (the latter of whom drove the Belding machine) had their own close friends in the smaller auto, and it was well filled.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There were three seats behind the driver's, each wide enough for four persons.