100
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From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
75
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From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
being joined in close association
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
terminate
From this reading THE BREAK IN THE ROAD.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
Comet'snounUS /ˈkɑːməts/
possessive form of “comet” — (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
gasoline-tank
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From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
half-again
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BREAK IN THE ROAD.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
motor-cycle
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From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
quartsnounUS /kwɔːrts/
plural of “quart” — a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE BREAK IN THE ROAD.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
put a saddle on
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading With both tanks filled, the _Comet's_ radius of action was increased at least 75 miles--enough to carry the machine half-again as far as Prescott.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAK IN THE ROAD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The auxiliary tank was attached to the top tube, and its tubes and connections were so arranged that it could be used independently of the tank behind.
at the time that
From this reading Several days before, when Matt had been planning to start for Denver on his motor-cycle, he had bought an auxiliary gasoline-tank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tank that came with the machine was attached behind the saddle, and held five quarts, sufficient for a run of 75 to 100 miles.
