used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading But he can no longer afford to be careless.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
confined by bonds
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he can no longer afford to be careless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But he can no longer afford to be careless.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading But he can no longer afford to be careless.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
HighwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
hoodsnounUS /hʊdz/
plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
for more time
From this reading But he can no longer afford to be careless.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
motoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
much-traveled
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From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
not any; not one
From this reading But he can no longer afford to be careless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
and nothing more
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lincoln Highway is destined to be a much-traveled road.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Already the motorists of the West are turning the hoods of their motor cars to face the East and the motorists of the East are starting Westward.
a Caucasian
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
which person or people
From this reading Happy is the man who has his hotel or inn situated on the road marked by the red, white, and blue.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The traveler is bound to come his way, and the traveler is bound to alight at his door if only he has something to offer that is worthy of the name of hospitality.
