used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
axlenounUS /ˈæksəl/
a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
HOMEMADEadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmˈmeɪd/
made or produced in the home or by yourself
From this reading THE HOMEMADE SPEEDER.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The king of the motor boys examined the car with a good deal of curiosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
cut with a saw
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
SPEEDERnounUS /ˈspiːdər/
a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit
From this reading THE HOMEMADE SPEEDER.
sprocketnounUS /ˈsprɑːkət/
roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through
From this reading Power was communicated to the rear axle by chain and sprocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOMEMADE SPEEDER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Across one end of the car was a bench, tightly bolted to the framework; back of this was a shorter bench for the driver of the queer machine.
two-cylinder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What Matt saw was an ordinary hand car equipped with a two-cylinder gasoline engine.
