Chapter IV

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

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

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

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

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

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From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

doing or producing good

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

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

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

the force of workers available

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

your grandmother

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

and nothing more

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

the season of growth

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

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

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

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

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

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

From this reading Farley detested automobiles and had told Nan frequently that they were used only by fools and bankrupts.

at the time that

From this reading When the idea of investing in a machine took hold of him, he went into the subject with his characteristic thoroughness.

which person or people

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading NAN AND BILLY’S WIFE Farley improved as the summer gained headway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A neighbor who failed in business that spring had been one of the first men in town to fall a victim to the motor craze, and Farley had noted with grim delight that three automobiles were named among the bankrupt’s assets.

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

From this reading He became astonishingly better, and his doctor prescribed an automobile in the hope that a daily airing would exercise a beneficent effect upon his temper.