used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
move gently or carefully
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
effortlessadjectiveUS /ˈefərtləs/
requiring or apparently requiring no effort
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
in a gradual manner
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
honked
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From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
intoxicateverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
go away from a place
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
many times at short intervals
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
and nothing more
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
any competition
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
cut with a saw
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
move hurridly
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
having a supporting base
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each time this was in process of happening Jenny gave a small excited chuckle, thinking of the speed, and the ease, and of how the people in the tram must feel at being defeated in the race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
tramcarnoun
a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine
From this reading Even as it was, she could not restrain her eagerness as they overtook a tramcar, and the chauffeur honked his horn, and they glided nearer and nearer, and passed, and seemed to leave the tram standing.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading i To lie deep among cushions, and gently to ride out along streets and roads that she had so often tramped in every kind of weather, was enough to intoxicate Jenny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She heard the soft humming of the engine, and saw lamps and other vehicles flashing by, with a sense of effortless speed that was to her incomparable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If only she had been mentally at ease, and free from distraction, she would have enjoyed every instant of her journey.
