used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
at or in the front
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
Aleck
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From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
from appearances alone
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
coupesnounUS /kuːps/
plural of “coupe” — a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
traveling across
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
ten 10s
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
and nothing more
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
in motion
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
SUSQUEHANNAnounUS /ˌsuːskweˈhænə/
a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
they'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
the act of using
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading He was out of the car and off at a dangerous slant through the procession of moving vehicles, dodging past great trucks and slipping by the noses of touring cars and coupes with apparent recklessness of consequences.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading There was absolutely nothing to stop them, and an autocratic crossing policeman just ahead was impatiently waving them forward.
in or at the place that
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA Jordan King, directing his car with necessary caution through the traffic of a small but crowded city, two hundred miles from home, suddenly threw out his clutch and jammed his brakes into urgent use.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Beside him Aleck, flinging out a hasty arm to warn drivers pressing closely behind, gazed at his employer in wonder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But King, his eyes apparently following something or some one in the throng, which had just negotiated the crossing of the street at right angles to his own direction, spoke hurriedly: "Turn to the right here, Aleck, and wait for me at the first spot down that street where they'll let you stop."
