aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
don't
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From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
else
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From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
a boy or man
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
coins made of gold
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
of great significance or value
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
and nothing more
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
Phil
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From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
pumpingverbUS /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
only a very short time before
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
term of address for a man
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
swaggeringadjectiveUS /ˈswæɡərɪŋ/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading Mr. Knight, coming up at the moment, told the important young gentleman in an undertone that his deportment in the establishment was not that of publicity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
precisely as stated
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
which person or people
From this reading Just now he affected scarcely to notice three boys who made inquiry concerning the proposed tour of Phil Way and his friends.
Wilder'snounUS /ˈwaɪldərz/
possessive form of “wilder” — United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His principal work consisted of polishing metal and pumping up tires, but laboring under an impression that he was an automobile salesman, he put on very swaggering airs.
an affirmative
From this reading ON TO THE GOLD CUP RACES "Yes, sir, they have went.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I don't know nothing else about it," spoke the young fellow employed as general utility man in Knight & Wilder's garage.
