used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
(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 On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
crisplyadverbUS /ˈkrɪspli/
in a well delineated manner
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
the act of departing
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
the act of departing
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
immediately past
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
Layton
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From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
full of life and energy
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
mid-autumn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
and nothing more
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
approval to do something
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
RADIOnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
carry out
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although it was still only mid-autumn, the air had a keen edge to it, the sky was gray and overcast, and there was the indefinable feel of snow in the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The big cars rolled crisply through long drifts of dead leaves, going at a lively pace, as it was quite a journey to the resort, with many steep grades to be encountered on the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the morning set for their departure they were ready to the last detail, and it was not long before they and their belongings were snugly packed into the two automobiles and they were all on their way to the mountain resort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The party was to go in two big automobiles that Mr. Layton had hired, and the boys had secured permission to take a small radio set with them.
WONDERSnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading RADIO WONDERS That day and the next were busy ones for the radio boys.
