used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
blow-outs
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From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
cobblestonesnounUS /ˈkɑːbəlstoʊnz/
plural of “cobblestone” — rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
didn't
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From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
most important element
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
not any; not one
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
pneumaticadjectiveUS /nuːˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
a special situation
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
male cat
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
TRUCKnounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading THE NEW MOTOR TRUCK On Thursday the new motor truck arrived.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
the act of using
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
(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 To look at, it was a thing of beauty indeed, at least from the point of view of its new owners, and as for traveling――well, Tom had to own by the time they had completed a triumphal journey up Main Street to the garage that, for power and smoothness, it could run circles around The Ark!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Jimmy’s praise of it had not been a whit too enthusiastic.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom viewed the large wheels with solid tires doubtfully, but later he discovered the wisdom of Jimmy’s choice, for there were no blow-outs to bother with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Naturally the car didn’t glide quite as smoothly over the city cobblestones as would a vehicle with pneumatic tires, but then one didn’t use the truck for pleasure riding.
