used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know the machine, then?" asked the other, in some suspense.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
grazeverbUS /ɡreɪz/
feed as in a meadow or pasture
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
come to pass
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know the machine, then?" asked the other, in some suspense.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Do you know the machine, then?" asked the other, in some suspense.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Do you know the machine, then?" asked the other, in some suspense.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Do you know the machine, then?" asked the other, in some suspense.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading "Do you know the machine, then?" asked the other, in some suspense.
carry out
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Did you happen to see inside that red car as it went by?" asked Paul, turning eagerly on his friend.
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From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Jack asked this question, for of course he could not understand why his chum should take such a deep interest in any automobile that passed them on the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE RED CAR "What's the matter with you, Paul?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, er--yes, I did chance to be looking over your shoulders just then; I was a little afraid the wheels might graze you," admitted Jack.
