adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
Billabongnoun
a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
Cecilia
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From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
COLONIALadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
Cunjee
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From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
Garryowen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
ingloriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
MotorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
Norah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
Rainham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Motors had their uses certainly; but no Linton ever dreamed of giving a car the serious and respectful consideration that naturally belonged to a horse.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He took her quietly up to the station, and walked on to the platform as the train thundered in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Nevertheless, it was a good car; a gift to Norah from an Irishman they had known and loved; and Jim drove well, having developed the accomplishment over Flemish roads that were chiefly a succession of shell holes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading COLONIAL EXPERIENCES Cecilia--otherwise Tommy--and Bob Rainham came up to Billabong three days later, and were met by Jim, who had ridden into Cunjee with Black Billy, and released the motor from inglorious seclusion in the local garage.
