used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOLLOWING A THEORY.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
American-made
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From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
the organ of sight
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FOLLOWING A THEORY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
ill-omenedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
coated with paint
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
single-cylinder
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From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nick Carter could drive any kind of a car, and so could Chick.
move hurridly
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
sprawled-out
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From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading FOLLOWING A THEORY.
a special situation
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
two-thousand-dollar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was painted red, and had the squat, sprawled-out appearance of the ill-omened thing after which it was named.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nick looked the machine over with a critical eye.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was an ordinary, two-thousand-dollar, single-cylinder, American-made car, and looked as though it might be able to work up considerable speed.
