Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

on foot; walking

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

similar in quality or character

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

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

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

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

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

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

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

(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 big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

without deviation

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

walk emphatically

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

guided by whim and fancy

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

(paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

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

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

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

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

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

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

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From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

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

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

without a sound

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

keep busy with

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

a full supply

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

only a very short time before

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

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

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Directly following the Whirlwind came another car--the little silver Flyaway.

and nothing more

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

not in physical motion

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

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

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

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

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

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

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

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

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

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

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading Hazel Hastings was simply sumptuous in the tonneau--she had spread every available frill and flounce, but there was still plenty of unoccupied space on the luxuriously cushioned "throne."

precisely as stated

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

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

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To her the car went noiselessly--the perfection of its motion was akin to the very music of silence.

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

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading The big maroon car glided along in such perfect rhythm that Cora Kimball, the fair driver of the Whirlwind, heard scarcely a sound of its mechanical workings.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It seemed a pity to passers-by that two girls should ride alone on that splendid morning in the handsome machine--so many of those afoot would have been glad of a chance to occupy the empty seats.