Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

anew

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

in addition

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a slight indication

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

full of events or incidents

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

promote the growth of

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

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

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

the act of departing

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

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

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

engage in

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

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

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

with little or no delay

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

the season of growth

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Jack argued that his sister was not strong enough to run her car with ease, so he insisted on going along.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

carry out

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

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

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

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

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

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

From this reading It was now two days since the eventful afternoon at the strawberry patch, and the girls were ready again to make the trip to Squaton, in quest of the crate of berries promised to Mrs. Robinson.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

at the time that

From this reading Then, when his friends, Ed Foster and Walter Pennington, heard of this they declared it was a trick of Jack's to "do them out of a run with the motor girls," and they promptly arranged to go along also.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

which person or people

From this reading Belle rode with her, and was sufficiently familiar with the machine to take a hand at the wheel now and then, but it was Cora who drove the _Whirlwind_, in spite of that.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE Just how Cora did manage to run her car into Chelton, with a stiffened wrist and a twisted shoulder, she was not able to explain afterward to the anxious ones at home.