used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
(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 Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This contains certain gears, which are designed to change the speed of the transmission shaft relative to the engine shaft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
CombustionnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This contains certain gears, which are designed to change the speed of the transmission shaft relative to the engine shaft.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading This contains certain gears, which are designed to change the speed of the transmission shaft relative to the engine shaft.
economicallyadverbUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkli/
with respect to economic science
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
effectivenessnounUS /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/
power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
EnginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
GEARSnounUS /ɡɪrz/
plural of “gear” — a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
InternaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
LEVERAGEnounUS /ˈlevərɪdʒ/
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
bring forth or yield
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading This contains certain gears, which are designed to change the speed of the transmission shaft relative to the engine shaft.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading This contains certain gears, which are designed to change the speed of the transmission shaft relative to the engine shaft.
and nothing more
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
move hurridly
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
throttlingnounUS /ˈθrɑːtəlɪŋ/
the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
TRANSMISSIONnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
the act of using
From this reading Since all cars now use internal combustion motors, and throttling is unsatisfactory, as a means of controlling the engine, or changing the speed and power, so as to use it economically, a mechanical speed change system is essential.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading TRANSMISSION LEVERAGE.--It is simply using leverage in order to produce a more effective pull, or to attain greater speed, from a shaft which runs at a certain number of revolutions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In this respect it is unlike the steam engine, which has a much wider range of effectiveness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading TRANSMISSION, OR CHANGE SPEED GEARS Owing to the peculiar character of Internal Combustion Engines, there is always a certain speed at which it will work more satisfactorily, and with greater economy.
