used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the early days of the industry, motor-racing was a sport.
DOINGSnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading SUSPICIOUS DOINGS.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early days of the industry, motor-racing was a sport.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the early days of the industry, motor-racing was a sport.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading In the early days of the industry, motor-racing was a sport.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
motor-racing
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From this reading In the early days of the industry, motor-racing was a sport.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
racing-drivers
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From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
with speed
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Now it is rapidly being reduced to a business.
reliabilitynounUS /riˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being dependable or reliable
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
move hurridly
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In the early days of the industry, motor-racing was a sport.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
Stark-Frisbie
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From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading SUSPICIOUS DOINGS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Stark-Frisbie Company, like most of the progressive automobile concerns, maintained a staff of racing-drivers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
the act of testing something
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever there was a speed contest, a reliability run or an endurance trial, Stark-Frisbie cars were sure to be entered.
