Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

later than; following

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

in addition

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

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

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

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

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

for the reason that

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading “I’ll say so!” exclaimed the bully.

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

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

fall or come down violently

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

a heavy rain

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

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

From this reading “I’ll say so!” exclaimed the bully.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

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

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

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

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

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

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

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

From this reading “I’ll say so!” exclaimed the bully.

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

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

occurring by chance

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

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

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

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

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

being perceived or observed

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

express in words

From this reading “I’ll say so!” exclaimed the bully.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I’ll say so!” exclaimed the bully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

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

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

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

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.

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

From this reading A CRASH For several seconds after having rolled into the barn out of the now driving downpour of rain, Noddy and Jack did not seem to have noticed particularly the other car near the opposite door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

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

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We were lucky to get in here,” remarked Jack, as he descended from Noddy’s car.

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

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was evident, from what the two cronies said, that they were not aware of the previous entrance of the Motor Boys.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading It was also plain that Noddy and Jack had come in the barn for the same purpose as had those now in the haymow--to put the chains on their wheels because of the slippery condition of the muddy roads.