used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMASH UP.
AccurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
(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 Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
Barraclough
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From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
Flora's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
a young female
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
not any; not one
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
Panhard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
for each
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
SMASHverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading A SMASH UP.
move hurridly
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
speed-monger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SMASH UP.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Admiration for her faultless nerve and impatience that the car for all its ancient virtue in no sense could be termed a speed-monger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flora's handling of the old Panhard was beyond praise.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
(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 Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accurate, well judged and with just enough dash of risk at cross roads or in traffic to steal an extra mile or two on the average speed per hour.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The night had chilled and Anthony Barraclough, wrapped in his mother's cloak watched the girl beside him with a queer mixture of admiration and impatience.
