used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
(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 BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
at or in or to any place
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
bein
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From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
BOLSA
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From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
containernounUS /kənˈteɪnər/
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
GAPnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
high-poweredadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈpaʊərd/
vigorously energetic or forceful
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
engage in
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That's me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
perquisitesnounUS /ˈpɜːrkwəzɪts/
plural of “perquisite” — an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
plugsnounUS /plʌɡz/
plural of “plug” — blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
record-breakingadjective
surpassing any previously established record
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I aim to make her efficient," said Jordan, "bein' she represents my office.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
move hurridly
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
That's
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From this reading That's me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was proud of his car and proud of his ability to run it anywhere at record-breaking speed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading BOLSA GAP Sheriff Jordan had a high-powered car purchased, not so much from the fees of his office as with his perquisites, a word covering a wide range of possibilities, all of which the sheriff made the most of.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It carried an extra water container that could be mounted on the running board for desert work, an extra gasoline and oil supply, there were always extra tires strapped on, extra spark plugs handy and his batteries were always well charged.
