Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

(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 GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But what will Norton do?"

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From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No, but I see it," said Walter, quickly.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, but I see it," said Walter, quickly.

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From this reading "But what will Norton do?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

with speed

From this reading "No, but I see it," said Walter, quickly.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No, but I see it," said Walter, quickly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

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

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to talk to her, and----" "Oh, that's a different story," admitted Cora, with a smile.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But what will Norton do?"

at the time that

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

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

From this reading THE GIRLS RETALIATE "But why should we change our plans?" asked Cora, when, a little later, the boys had brought their own cars up in front of the hotels and had gone back for those of the girls.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But what will Norton do?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I don't see why Bess should ride with Walter."