Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

at or in the front

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

showing lack of love for your country

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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 Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

not any; not one

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

on one occasion

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

and nothing more

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

above and across; more than

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

express in words

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

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

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Stuart made no effort to talk and Conscience spoke only at long intervals.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Once she leaned over to say: "If any of the things I said seemed disloyal, please try to forget them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

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

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

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

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

in or at the place that

From this reading The car went purring through the quiet streets where gabled houses slept under the moon, but having passed the town limits, leaped into a racing pace along the road for Orleans.

during the time that

From this reading Twenty minutes later Stuart Farquaharson swung himself to the driver's seat of his low-hung roadster, and threw on the switch, while Billy Stirling and the others stood at the curb, waving farewells and finding nothing suitable to say.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was gazing ahead and her eyes were wide and wet with tears.