used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
(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 On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joe Marion was at the wheel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Curlie sat beside him.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was the Humming Bird.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
clampedverbUS /klæmpt/
past form of “clamp” — fasten or fix with a clamp
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
Curlie
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From this reading Curlie sat beside him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
being one more than ten
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Curlie sat beside him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
HummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading It was the Humming Bird.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Humming Bird.
Joe
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From this reading Joe Marion was at the wheel.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe Marion was at the wheel.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
PreserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Curlie sat beside him.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading On the back of the car was a miscellaneous pile of instruments all securely clamped down.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Humming Bird.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Joe Marion was at the wheel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE DARK As the clock in a distant college tower struck the hour of eleven the following night, a flat looking car with a powerful engine stole out into the road that ran by the Forest Preserve.
