used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
in actual fact
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
FUELverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
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 A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
for each
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A gasoline engine is a heat motor,--that is, it derives its power from the expansion of the fuel, and this expansion is produced by the heat.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
refinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest is waste.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The greatest refinements are resorted to in the building and handling of engines, and more attention is bestowed on this part of the automobile than on any other feature for the following reason:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
UTILIZEDadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading VALUE OF FUEL UTILIZED.--Not more than eighteen per cent. of the value of the fuel is actually utilized.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The rest is waste.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE MOTOR This is a subject so vast and comprehensive, that it will require most careful thought and attention in order to get a working idea of the principle.
