used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
blinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
blinkety
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From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
blow-out
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From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
darnedadjectiveUS /dɑːrnd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
accept an excuse for
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
a small worthless amount
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
immediately past
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading And, not being forbidden, Mary V carried out her own ideas of diplomacy and tact.
Tex
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From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
hard to endure
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
valvenounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what in the blinkety blink did any darn fool want to live in such a country for, anyway?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And then he had a blow-out while he was down in a hollow a mile from the outfit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it happened that Mary V was not forbidden to ride with Tex.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
wouldn't
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From this reading And some darned fool had lost the handle to the jack, and the best of the two extra tires was a darn poor excuse and wouldn't last a mile, probably, and he got hold of a tube that had a leaky valve, and had to hunt out another one after he had worked half an hour trying to pump up the first one.
