used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
(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 Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
Cygnes
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From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
INTERVIEWSnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading MATT INTERVIEWS TRUEMAN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
Marais
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From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
MATTnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading MATT INTERVIEWS TRUEMAN.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
motor-car
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From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
any competition
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
racing-cars
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From this reading Long, lean racing-cars darted through the streets, passing back and forth between the town and Forest Park.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ottawa is as pretty a little town as there is in all Kansas.
TRUEMAN
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From this reading MATT INTERVIEWS TRUEMAN.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The streets are wide, and level, and shaded, and through the town runs the historic Marais des Cygnes, the "river of swans"--so named by the ancient French explorers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At this time the eyes of the Western automobile world were turned upon that part of Kansas, and representatives of more than a dozen alert motor-car manufacturers were located in Ottawa, all busily preparing for the great race.
