used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
ATTACKSnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
Barnard's
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From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
derring-donoun
brave and heroic feats
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
remove the dust from
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
FLANKnounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
set up or found
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
GatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
a young female
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
Hoboken
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From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
how
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From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
Jim
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From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
occurring by chance
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
motor-car
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From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
motor-cycle
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From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
not any; not one
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
pentadjectiveUS /pent/
closely confined
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
Petch
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From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
plumbernounUS /ˈplʌmər/
a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
Polly
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From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
Poughkeepsie
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From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
any competition
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
rejuvenatedverbUS /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪd/
past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading He dashed into the road to Hoboken, and found, to his joy, that the dust raised by the passage of the car gave an unfailing clue to its route.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FLANK ATTACKS Somewhat tired, having ridden that day to Poughkeepsie and back, Petch, nevertheless, put up a great race after the fleeing motor-car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
well-regulated
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From this reading Now, a well-regulated motor-cycle can run rings round any other form of automobile, no matter how many horses may be pent in the cylinders, if on an ordinary road and subjected to the exigencies of traffic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His muscles were rejuvenated by Polly Barnard's exciting news and no less by admiration for the girl herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little thinking that Jim, the plumber, was performing deeds of derring-do in the hall of Gateway House, he congratulated himself on the lucky chance which enabled him to oblige the fair Polly.
