used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
DacenounUS /deɪs/
small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
divisible by two
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Matt figured that Perry would do twenty, or twenty-five.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt figured that Perry would do twenty, or twenty-five.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
one-cylinder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Matt figured that Perry would do twenty, or twenty-five.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
Perry'snounUS /ˈperiz/
possessive form of “perry” — United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
a full supply
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
seven-horse-power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
dependable
From this reading A STOUT HEART AND PLENTY OF HOPE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Matt figured that Perry would do twenty, or twenty-five.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Matt figured that Perry would do twenty, or twenty-five.
two-cylinder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dace Perry was only half an hour in the lead!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, Perry's lead, as Matt reckoned it, was ten or twelve miles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been mounted on Motor Matt's two-cylinder, seven-horse-power marvel, this would have meant that, with fearless and skilful riding, he was already in Phoenix; but Perry was on a one-cylinder machine, that would have to be nursed by a proficient rider in order to do even thirty miles an hour.
