Chapter V · An Incident of the Road

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

anew

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

in addition

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

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

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

for the reason that

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

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

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

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

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

capable of reproducing

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

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

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

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

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

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

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

not one, and not any

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Evelyn’s name had not been mentioned again, and the name of the aviator also had never been introduced.

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

on the contrary

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

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

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

the quality of being significant

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

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

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

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

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

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

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The girls had waited, hoping there might be some explanation, but there was none, and they did not care to be accused of another act of curiosity.

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

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

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

From this reading They were fine old trees, and much care had been taken to preserve them in order to preserve the significance of the name.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Sevenoaks” was the name of Mr. Moore’s great farm, which covered acres and acres of fertile plain; called so because of seven great oak trees which shaded the circular drive girdling the front lawn.

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

From this reading “If I were Evelyn,” Nancy was thinking, as she stood next morning on the piazza scanning the storm-washed landscape now fast drying under the heat of the sun, “I should think it would be rather nice to be mistress of this beautiful place.”