Chapter VIII

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

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

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

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

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

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

a line of approach

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

a youthful male person

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

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From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

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

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

set up or found

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

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

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

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

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

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

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

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

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

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

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

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

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

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

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

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

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

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

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

and nothing more

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

plural of “pedal” — a sustained bass note

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

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

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

reflecting light

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

a particular situation

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

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

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading When the shiny Kremlin car swung out of the foot of Hillside Avenue into High Street and his boy friends cheered, Marty’s freckled face glowed a brick-red and his eyes sparkled with excitement.

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

From this reading THE DESIRE OF AUNT ’MIRA’S HEART Janice found solace in her new car.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

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

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

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

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading She sat behind the wheel and Frank acted only in an advisory capacity.

at the time that

From this reading Marty was the proudest boy in Polktown when he was allowed for the first time to hold the steering-wheel and put his dusty shoes on the pedals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had now learned to run it alone, although at first Frank Bowman went with her if she took a trip of any length.