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 CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

any specific behavior

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

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

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

any workplace where people are very busy

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

plural of “chauffeur” — a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

the act of conquering

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

easily diffused or spread as from one person to another

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

placed crosswise

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

a road leading up to a private house

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

set up or found

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

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

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

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

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

sing with closed lips

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

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

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

in motion

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

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

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

move hurridly

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

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

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

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

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Four mud-caked cars stood in the driveway and chauffeurs in their shirt sleeves hurried in and out the building, shouting to one another and carrying in their hands grimy rags and cans of oil.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

in the direction of

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading A short half hour had transformed the quiet spot to a beehive of noise and bustle.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ACHILLES Jerry's prediction proved to be quite true for as His Highness neared the garage a hum of activity pervaded it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

in or to any place at all

From this reading The rush seemed contagious for wherever one looked moving figures could be seen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Some crossed the lawn bearing belated satchels or traveling wraps which in the confusion had found their way into the wrong place; some strode toward the boathouse, some toward the garden, some to the stables.