used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
(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 He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
in addition
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
automobiling
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From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
inflatingverbUS /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflate” — exaggerate or make bigger
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
and nothing more
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
by chance
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
cut with a saw
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
in the near future
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
possessing sweep
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
tonneau
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From this reading Neither of the young ladies in the tonneau of the car had looked back, so it was more than likely they had not recognized him as he was bending over the hand pump, inflating the new tire.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading DAYS OF WAITING As Sam gazed after the vanishing automobile a pang of bitterness swept through his heart.
Waltham
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From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But maybe she saw me after all and did not want to let on," he thought dismally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And she knew I was coming over to Hope just as soon as the roads made it safe and pleasant for automobiling," he murmured to himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He remembered all that his brother had told him concerning Chester Waltham, and he also remembered that Grace had never mentioned the young millionaire.
