used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
(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 CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
in addition
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
CLUTCHESnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
a state at a particular time
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
disconnectverbUS /dɪskəˈnekt/
pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
disconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
one or the other of two
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
with resolute determination
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
many times at short intervals
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
in a gradual manner
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
necessitateverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪt/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
the local environment
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
pedalnounUS /ˈpedəl/
a sustained bass note
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
bring forth or yield
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
REQUIREMENTSnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLUTCHES Clutches are essential in all gasoline cars, for the reason that the driving power of the motor must be frequently disconnected from the running gear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
push forcefully
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CLUTCH REQUIREMENTS.--The first requisite of a clutch is its ability to firmly hold the two shafts together; the second is, that it may be engaged gradually, and not suddenly; third, that it must disconnect instantaneously; and, fourth, that the force required to hold the two parts of the clutch together must not produce an end thrust on either shaft.
be dressed in
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.
at the time that
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These requirements must be met by a condition that the act of engaging the clutch will not necessitate a long movement of the foot pedal which sets the clutch.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These devices are designed to transmit motion from the engine to the transmission shaft, so that when the clutch is engaged the transmission shaft will turn with the engine shaft.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Other considerations must be taken into account, also, and that is facility for examining and repairing, easy removal of worn or broken parts, and capability of adjustment as the contact surfaces wear.