Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

how long something has existed

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

in the past

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

(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 All his victories had been won while he was in the car.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

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

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All his victories had been won while he was in the car.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

a youthful male person

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

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

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

showing modest reserve

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

more quickly

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

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

From this reading All his victories had been won while he was in the car.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

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

From this reading All his victories had been won while he was in the car.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

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

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

a quantity that is added

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

and nothing more

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

From this reading The fierce wind blew away his diffidence; the speed intoxicated him out of his self-consciousness.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

move hurridly

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

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

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading All his victories had been won while he was in the car.

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

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

during the time that

From this reading All his victories had been won while he was in the car.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Half an hour spent in the roaring wind of his own speed transformed him from a shy and diffident boy into a cool-headed hero, daring not merely in the affairs of the road, but in the affairs of life as well.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was in the car—eighteen months ago, before he came of age—that he had ventured to ask his guardian to increase his allowance; and he had driven faster and faster until, in sheer terror, his guardian had agreed to do whatever he wished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Hovenden detached from his motor car was an entirely different being from the Lord Hovenden who lounged with such a deceptive air of languor behind the steering-wheel of a Vauxhall Velox.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading All his victories had been won while he was in the car.