Chapter VII · Chapter 7

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

(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 "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

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

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

plural of “dummy” — a person who does not talk

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

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

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

and nothing more

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

engage in

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

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

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

recurring again and again

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

move hurridly

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

required or under orders

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But, at the proper time, the dummies and the old auto would be substituted.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.

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

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

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

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Ruth and Alice, taking their places in what might be termed the "regular" auto, were told just what to do.

at the time that

From this reading "All ready now?" asked Mr. Pertell, when he had carefully repeated his instructions to the girls.

which person or people

From this reading They were supposed to be escaping from their pursuers, who were in another auto that was to come up from the rear.

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

From this reading Then their chauffeur, in an endeavor to make speed, would go too fast, would not be able to make the turn in the road, and would go over the cliff.