used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
coherentadjectiveUS /koʊˈhɪrənt/
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
DeanounUS /diː/
federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
deviationsnounUS /diviˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deviation” — a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Enthroned with whip and ribbons, she drove a team of five.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
Enthroned
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From this reading Enthroned with whip and ribbons, she drove a team of five.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
exnounUS /eks/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
the organ of sight
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Enthroned with whip and ribbons, she drove a team of five.
flicked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
Jim
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From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
machina
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From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
not any; not one
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
off-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
quadrupeds
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From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Enthroned with whip and ribbons, she drove a team of five.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enthroned with whip and ribbons, she drove a team of five.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
squealingadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the skilful find it no easy matter to drive a kicking, squealing team.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Likewise of the "Dea ex machina," although Lady Jim was in and not out of the vehicle.
wheelersnounUS /ˈwiːlərz/
plural of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Enthroned with whip and ribbons, she drove a team of five.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then, a deft hand on tugging reins, a quick eye for the deviations of the road, some knowledge of mouths, tender and hard, and manifestations of that will which makes of vehicle and quadrupeds a coherent whole--these things must be attributes of the god in the car.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The off-horse must be flicked into decorum, the near leader soothed, the wheelers, bearing the heat and burden of the day, encouraged into pulling with a will.
