used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
at or in the front
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
ambulancesnounUS /ˈæmbjələnsəz/
plural of “ambulance” — a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
being joined in close association
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
the act of departing
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
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 Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
in motion
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
go across or through
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
in the near future
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
carry out
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
Thad
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From this reading Thad was compelled to fall in line and curb his impatience as best he could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Their troubles began almost as soon as they struck the road.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owing to the fact that there was an almost constant stream of motors and other vehicles going and coming, it took on the aspect of a moving procession.
at the time that
From this reading Of course, at the same time, he remained on the alert for such openings as occurred, when he might take advantage of a chance to pass ahead, and spin along a stretch of territory that offered the opportunity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Progress was tedious, and was made all the more so on account of the open hostility shown by many of the truck drivers and those connected with ambulances.
