used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
Bobbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
coughingnounUS /ˈkɑːfɪŋ/
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
remove the dust from
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
a quick look
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
Hooker'snounUS /ˈhʊkərz/
possessive form of “hooker” — United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
the force of workers available
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
a particular point in time
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
motor-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
in motion
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
Niggertown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
and nothing more
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
Pack's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
go across or through
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
cut with a saw
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
the upper part of anything
From this reading All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
Tump
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Next moment it appeared around the turn, moving slowly through the dust and spreading a veritable fog behind it.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The coughing and rattling of an old motor-car as it rounded the Niggertown curve delayed Tump Pack's act of violence.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Instinctively, the three men waited for the machine to pass before Peter walked out into the road.
(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 All three negroes recognized the first glimpse of the hood and top, for there are only three or four cars in Hooker's Bend, and these are as well known as the faces of their owners.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This particular motor belonged to Constable Bobbs, and the next moment the trio saw the ponderous body of the officer at the wheel, and by his side a woman.
