used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
alligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
Billie
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From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
Duffy
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
Duffy's
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From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
being one more than ten
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
gold-headed
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From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
maid-servants
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From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
MaidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
Paxton-Steele
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From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
Peppercornnoun
pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
having a supporting base
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As the motors passed the station, Billie saw a group of familiar figures standing on the platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoyed their own party so much that they concluded to give another one immediately.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a picnic party, during which they were to visit Mr. Duffy's orange grove and his famous alligator farm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accordingly at eleven o'clock the next morning, the Comet containing the Motor Maids and Timothy Peppercorn started off behind the Duffy motor in which sat those two ample souls, the master and mistress of the machine, Miss Helen Campbell and the chauffeur.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Paxton-Steele, as usual, was flourishing her gold-headed cane, this time to point out pieces of luggage to the man and maid-servants who traveled with her.
