used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
(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 A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
congestionnounUS /kənˈdʒestʃən/
excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "It's a dandy night for a ride," was Tom's remark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
It's
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From this reading "It's a dandy night for a ride," was Tom's remark.
Larkinburg
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From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
engage in
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It's a dandy night for a ride," was Tom's remark.
not any; not one
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
parkingnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
space in which vehicles can be parked
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "It's a dandy night for a ride," was Tom's remark.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "It's a dandy night for a ride," was Tom's remark.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
express in words
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
in the near future
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
move hurridly
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some moonshine, and the stars glittered clear in the heavens overhead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Chester Waltham had lost no time in assisting Grace into his runabout and in getting his car out of the congestion in the parking space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "It's a dandy night for a ride," was Tom's remark.
Waltham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Then he put on speed, and soon the pair were whirled away out of the sight of the others.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE Ada Waltham did all she could to make herself agreeable to Sam and the others, but the youngest Rover was in no mood for raillery, and on the way back to Larkinburg had but little to say.
