used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
Hunkajunk
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From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
LyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
most important element
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
nickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
not any; not one
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
public'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪks/
possessive form of “public” — people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
REELERnoun
someone who walks unsteadily as if about to fall
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
safeguardingverbUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “safeguard” — make safe
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
superadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpər/
of the highest quality
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
thoughtlesslyadverb
in a thoughtless manner
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading A couple of policemen, safeguarding the public's convenience, had moved the Bartlett car beyond the main entrance in the interest of late comers and it was in this vacated space that the second medley of blue and nickel was now thoughtlessly parked.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE FIVE REELER And meanwhile something very real happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those palatial cars "of a thousand delights," a new super six Hunkajunk touring model.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No cars came along after it so there it remained with a little group of admirers about it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Two men in khaki, but without any pistols in their belts, rode slowly up to the front of the Lyric Theatre in a big blue touring car and stopped.
