Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

in actual fact

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

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

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

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

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

without deviation

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

take in liquids

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

set up or found

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

jump lightly

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

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

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

requiring attention or action

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

continual and persistent demands

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

a small worthless amount

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

and nothing more

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

and nothing more

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

above and across; more than

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

with reluctance

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

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

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

carry out

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

express in words

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

a source of difficulty

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE One hour later the motor party had put up safely at the Wayside, a comfortable, home-like place.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Cora and Jack, however, had a short talk over their tea cups, Cora insisting upon knowing just what was the matter with the ignition system of her car, for she declared, since it was so simple a matter for the young men to fix, it surely could not have been difficult for her to have understood and set it right.

at the time that

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

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

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading As the trouble was really nothing more than the short circuiting of a wire, along with weak batteries, it was easy enough for Jack to explain it to her and how to remedy it.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On her part Cora had to tell her brother of the accident to the _Whirlwind_, and the sudden precipitation into the "City of the Dead," then the "escape" of the chauffeur, and the fright of all the party when "just girls and women" found themselves helpless and deserted in that lonely place.

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

From this reading Of course the girls were disappointed that they could not enjoy any of the inn attractions that night, for a hop was in progress, but Mrs. Robinson insisted, and the young men reluctantly agreed with her, that it was not only wisest, but actually imperative that each one of the girls go directly to her room, take a warm bath and then a hot drink, and "get right into bed."