used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
abortionnounUS /əˈbɔːrʃən/
termination of pregnancy
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
abstainedverbUS /əbˈsteɪnd/
past form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
(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 Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
the act of departing
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
Duphot
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From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
high-shouldered
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From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
innovationsnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
MidlandsnounUS /ˈmɪdlændz/
plural of “midland” — a town in west central Texas
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
motor-car
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From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
Panhard
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From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
Puddleton
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From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
term of address for a man
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
snub-nosedadjective
having a blunt nose
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Conservative, suspicious of all innovations, people had abstained from motors in the Midlands, and, incredible as it now seems to look back on, Sir Philip was regarded as a kind of pioneer.
carry out
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Puddleton arrived to take possession of the schoolroom, and Sir Philip bought himself a motor-car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon after the departure of Mademoiselle Duphot, there occurred two distinct innovations at Morton.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
Upton-on-Severn
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From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The motor was a Panhard, and it caused much excitement in the neighbourhood of Upton-on-Severn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Panhard was a high-shouldered, snub-nosed abortion with a loud, vulgar voice and an uncertain temper.
