Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

brought low in spirit

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

-ing form of “jack” — lift with a special device

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

not any; not one

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading VICTORY!

in a violent manner

From this reading There came a savage exclamation of rage from the solitary driver of the car, as it swerved violently and dangerously before he could stop it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then, still muttering, he was out of the car and at the task of jacking it up.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Evidently he was in a fearful hurry and it was easy to guess that his errand was one of the most pressing importance, for, though he kicked the horseshoes away, and so evidently understood what had caused his mishap, and knew that it could not have been accidental, he wasted no time in looking for whoever had caused it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Instead he went to work with a will, ripping off the deflated tires and attaching others.