used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Firebugs at Work!
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
can't
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From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
Firebugs
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From this reading Firebugs at Work!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
Joe's
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From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
with speed
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
any competition
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
(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 "We can't get there any too quickly, for not only are the cars in danger but a satchel of valuable papers as well."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Come on," he said in wild excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Something in connection with our expedition to Brazil?" asked Bob's father, as he took second place in the race to the garage.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At Joe's ominous words, Mr. Lewis leaped to his feet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Firebugs at Work!
