used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
anew
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
of short duration or distance
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
HavensnounUS /ˈheɪvənz/
plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
immediately past
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
held up in the air
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
loitered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
absolutely essential
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There may be a few slight things necessary but nothing much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
Tolman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It will not need much of an overhauling in the way of repairs this season, I guess, for it is comparatively new and should be in pretty good condition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall have to put the motor up in a day or two.
in or at the place that
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This will be our last ride this fall," observed Mr. Tolman, as he loitered on the platform while the luggage was being lifted into the car.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AGAIN THE MAGIC DOOR OPENS A change of trains and a brief hour's journey brought the travelers safely to Coventry where Havens met them with the automobile.
