used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
move towards
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
AUTOMOBILEnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
coupletnoun
two items of the same kind
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
crossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
CURBnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
Don't
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From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
intermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
intersectingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪŋ/
crossed or intersected in the form of an X
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
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 This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
absolutely essential
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
obnoun
a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
and nothing more
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading It serves as a text for some advice in running a machine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUNNING AN AUTOMOBILE Don’t look to de right, don’t look to de left; But keep in de middle ob de road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
precisely as stated
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This couplet formed part of an old song long before the automobile was known.
at the time that
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading RUNNING CLOSE TO THE CURB.--If he runs near the curb he will find it necessary to go very close up to the corner before he is able to notice an approach of a vehicle from the right.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a novice takes out a car for the first time he feels pretty safe in the block intermediate the crossings, and it is only when he comes to the intersecting streets that he begins to feel that something must be done with the signal or the levers, or both.
