used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTURING A WILD ENGINE.
(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 Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
CAPTURINGverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURING A WILD ENGINE.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading CAPTURING A WILD ENGINE.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
set up or found
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
giveawaynounUS /ˈɡɪvəweɪ/
a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
greenhornnoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
Hobson
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From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
how
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From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
and nothing more
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
levernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
other's
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From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
on the contrary
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
having come into contact
From this reading Frank ran the engine out all right, although it startled him somewhat to feel her go the instant he touched the throttle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hobson talked to Frank, telling him just how everything should be done, and he permitted Frank to handle the engine for some time, although some of his criticisms were rather cutting.
at the time that
From this reading He knew how she ought to be handled, but found it rather confusing when he came to do it himself.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading CAPTURING A WILD ENGINE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The throttle, reverse lever and brake seemed to be in each other’s way, and he could not find them with his hands without looking for them, something that is a dead giveaway for a greenhorn.
