used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading There were some amusing preliminaries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
any person at all
From this reading Anybody can do it, apparently.
from appearances alone
From this reading Anybody can do it, apparently.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
automobiling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Anybody can do it, apparently.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Anybody can do it, apparently.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
divisible by two
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
fillipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
anything that tends to arouse
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anybody can do it, apparently.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
MEADOWSnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
not any; not one
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
PASSAIC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading There were some amusing preliminaries.
established beyond doubt
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
move hurridly
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
two-thousand-mile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ACROSS THE MEADOWS TO THE PASSAIC I assume that automobiling, even to the extent of a two-thousand-mile trip such as this proved to be, is an old story to most people.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some amusing preliminaries.
at the time that
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There was an unavoidable delay owing to the sudden illness of Speed, and then the next morning, when I was uncertain as to whether the trip had been abandoned or no, the car appeared at my door in Tenth Street, and off we sped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
which person or people
From this reading The difference is to the man who is making the trip, and for me this one had the added fillip of including that pilgrimage which I was certain of making some time.
