aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
(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 "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
Croly
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From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
divined
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From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
FiremannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading The One-Eyed Fireman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
the act of departing
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to start the engine.
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 Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
Larry
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From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
not any; not one
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
One-EyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading The One-Eyed Fireman.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I'm going to start the engine.
Steve
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From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The One-Eyed Fireman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
hard to endure
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
valve-gear
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From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you going to do?" cried Larry, holding on with all his strength, for the other was trying to turn the wheel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Larry divined the young man's purpose, and he needed no better evidence that Steve Croly knew very little about an engine than this thoughtless act.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth reached the valve-gear at the same time, and the hands of both grasped the wheel.
