used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
(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 Roadtown transportation includes all the links in the system of transportation automatically coupled into one system.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Roadtown transportation includes all the links in the system of transportation automatically coupled into one system.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
CONCEPTIONnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Roadtown transportation includes all the links in the system of transportation automatically coupled into one system.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
dumb-waiters
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From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
elevatorsnounUS /ˈeləveɪtərz/
plural of “elevator” — lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
etc
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From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Roadtown transportation includes all the links in the system of transportation automatically coupled into one system.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Roadtown transportation includes all the links in the system of transportation automatically coupled into one system.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
immediately past
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
many times at short intervals
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roadtown transportation includes all the links in the system of transportation automatically coupled into one system.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
Roadtown
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From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is what I mean by a _new conception of transportation_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
TRANSPORTATIONnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
the act of using
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
under normal conditions
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The other crude links in our transportation system are invariably called by other names such as trucks, carts, delivery wagons, dumb-waiters, elevators, etc. It is true that these last named links are sometimes referred to as transportation devices, but not as a part of a comprehensive system of transportation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
at the time that
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A NEW CONCEPTION OF TRANSPORTATION When I use the word transportation in relation to Roadtown I do not mean what the term usually implies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You often hear the expression, “our transportation systems,” but your conception of its meaning is limited to railroads, boats and street cars.
