used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
(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 "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
Amy
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From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
Betty
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From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
a youthful male person
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," said Grace.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Of course," said Grace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
immediately past
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
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 "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
go away from a place
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
Mollie's
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From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
PINEnounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course," said Grace.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
Tarracusio
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From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There ought to be at least one big garage in town, Frank," Betty suggested.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
at the time that
From this reading PINE ISLAND AT LAST The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of the journey and it was not quite sundown when they came in sight of the beautiful shores of Lake Tarracusio.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
won't
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From this reading "We will have to leave the automobiles somewhere in town, won't we?" asked Amy, as the two machines drew up side by side for a final consultation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "According to Mollie's description of the rickety old steamer I should think it would have all it could do to carry us--let alone the machines."
