used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
big-tired
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From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Paul, Dick and Innis looked about them.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
disastrouslyadverbUS /dɪˈzæstrəsli/
in a disastrous manner
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
ENGINEERINGnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Well, this is the limit!" grumbled the young millionaire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
Innis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul, Dick and Innis looked about them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, this is the limit!" grumbled the young millionaire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "Well, this is the limit!" grumbled the young millionaire.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Paul, Dick and Innis looked about them.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading "Well, this is the limit!" grumbled the young millionaire.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul, Dick and Innis looked about them.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
be seated
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
not in physical motion
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Paul, Dick and Innis looked about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
(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 "Well, this is the limit!" grumbled the young millionaire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM After their exciting ride down hill--a ride that might have ended disastrously but for Dick's good judgment and prompt action--the three chums were content to sit still in the stalled auto for a few moments.
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 They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This did not represent its real depth, however, as the weight of the car had caused it to sink down in the soft mud, which served to hold it fast.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading They were about in the middle of a small stream, that flowed under the partly wrecked bridge, and the water came up nearly to the tops of the big-tired wheels.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well, this is the limit!" grumbled the young millionaire.
