Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics and mechanics and geometry (287-212 BC)

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

next to; at the side of

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

the pivot about which a lever turns

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

a young female

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

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

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

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 "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

in motion

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

and nothing more

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

on the contrary

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPELL," "THE FLOWER OF DESTINY," "ROBERT CAVELIER," ETC.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

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

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

at the time that

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

in or at the place that

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

which person or people

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Of course, it couldn't be Allen; but if it wasn't, why was he looking back at me?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "How impertinent!" she exclaimed, flushing, addressing herself rather than the older woman beside her.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "_Give me where I may stand, a lever long enough, and a fulcrum strong enough, and I will move the world_."--ARCHIMEDES.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The girl leaned forward impulsively from the leisurely moving victoria and looked back at the automobile which whizzed by the carriage, along the maple-lined road leading from Washington to Chevy Chase; then she as suddenly resumed her former position when she discovered that the young man, who was the only occupant of the motor-car, had slowed down and was gazing back at her.