used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
Bert
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From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
Bert's
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From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
the act of retaining something
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
how
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From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
of great significance or value
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
immediately past
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
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 THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
any competition
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
express in words
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
move hurridly
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
a special situation
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Fortunately, such a contingency did not arise, however, and finally the last nut had been tightened and the last fine adjustment made, and everything was ready for the start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
(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 THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
which person or people
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
wished-foradjective
greatly desired
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The whole camp was in a ferment of excitement and expectancy, and many were the heartfelt wishes for Bert's success.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To these boys it seemed the most important thing on earth that their machine should win, and it is safe to say that if Bert had wanted to remove a piece of black grease from the car and had not a cloth handy, any one of them would have sacrificed his best handkerchief without a moment's hesitation, and been glad to do it.
wrenchesnounUS /ˈrentʃɪz/
plural of “wrench” — a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
From this reading It was the morning of the long wished-for race and Bert was addressing an excited group of boys, who were holding wrenches, oil cans, and such other appliances as he might need in putting the finishing touches on the pampered machine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE RACE "Well," exclaimed Bert, drawing a long breath as he rose from his cramped position beside the "Red Scout," "this machine is in as good condition as I know how to put it, and if nothing happens I guess we can show you fellows some speed this afternoon."
