Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

(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 Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

in addition

From this reading Barney cursed his luck and also his messenger.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

from appearances alone

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

terminate

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

suggestive of companionship

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading Barney cursed his luck and also his messenger.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

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From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

tendency to associate with only a select group

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a young female

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a state of high honor

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

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

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

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

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

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

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Barney cursed his luck and also his messenger.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Barney cursed his luck and also his messenger.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

not any; not one

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

an educational institution

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

have in common

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

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

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

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

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

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

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

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

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

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

From this reading Although his state was princely, and had all the exclusiveness which attends princeliness, it was a condition of things not at all to the liking of so companionable a man as Barney.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

which person or people

From this reading He did not care for the admiration of those who were strangers to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Barney Hope drove his tandem up and down the parade, to the glory of Eastbourne, but with small satisfaction to himself.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His magnificent plan, which gave employment to an amateur gardener, had apparently miscarried; for no word came from the girl at the school, and, whatever attractions the tandem had for other inhabitants of Eastbourne, it certainly seemed that Edna Sartwell did not share them, at least sufficiently to arrange for a drive with the young man and any of her companions who dared to break the rules of the school for the giddy whirl of his lofty vehicle.