used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK MAKES A PROMISE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
one or the other of two
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
divisible by two
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Gracious, we’re going!” gasped Tom.
the act of departing
From this reading “Gracious, we’re going!” gasped Tom.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Gracious, we’re going!” gasped Tom.
hair-raisingadjective
extremely alarming
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK MAKES A PROMISE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JACK MAKES A PROMISE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading JACK MAKES A PROMISE.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
on the contrary
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
move hurridly
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
move hurridly
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
male cat
From this reading “Gracious, we’re going!” gasped Tom.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
unrolledverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊld/
past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
up-grade
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From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not long before they reached the summit, and then began an even more hair-raising exhibition of speed than before.
we're
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From this reading “Gracious, we’re going!” gasped Tom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both pursuers and pursued were hampered by the rather steep up-grade.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
a Caucasian
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading The red auto appeared to rush through the air, the fences and trees on either side whizzed by in a blur, while the road unrolled like a white ribbon as they burned up space.
