used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A "CHARACTER."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A "CHARACTER."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are we bust up?"
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading Are we bust up?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
catapultingverbUS /ˈkætəpʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “catapult” — shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A "CHARACTER."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
Donovan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A "CHARACTER."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
jiggers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
Joppanoun
a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
not any; not one
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
pneumaticadjectiveUS /nuːˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
a person, without saying who
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
tonneau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Are we bust up?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Are we bust up?"
we'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
at the time that
From this reading "No, but if I hadn't stopped when I did we'd have bust someone else up," declared Jack.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack jammed down the emergency brakes, which were pneumatic and operated from the pressure tank, with a suddenness that sent Dick Donovan almost catapulting out of the tonneau.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A "CHARACTER."
but in spite of that
From this reading "Jumping jiggers of Joppa!" he shouted, for he had not yet seen the obstacle in the road, "what's happened?
