used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
a line of approach
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was a silent drive, in the main.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
elm-bordered
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From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
Hilcrest
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From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a silent drive, in the main.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a silent drive, in the main.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
most important element
From this reading It was a silent drive, in the main.
Margaret
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From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
Merideth
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From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We do," declared Mrs. Merideth,--"but not here," she laughed, as the car plunged into the depths of a miniature forest.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was a silent drive, in the main.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
in the near future
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a silent drive, in the main.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have to climb to reach Hilcrest," called Frank over his shoulder, as the car began a steep ascent.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The big touring car skirted the edge of the town, avoiding as usual the narrower streets, and turning as soon as possible into a wide, elm-bordered avenue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you must have a view as a reward," rejoined Margaret.
