used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
anew
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
(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 “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already Giraffe had jumped from the seat of the ambulance.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Already Giraffe had jumped from the seat of the ambulance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
from appearances alone
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
confined by bonds
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
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From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
remove the dust from
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Already Giraffe had jumped from the seat of the ambulance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Giraffe lost no time in getting aboard.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already Giraffe had jumped from the seat of the ambulance.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
high-pricedadjective
having a high price
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Already Giraffe had jumped from the seat of the ambulance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Giraffe lost no time in getting aboard.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
not any; not one
From this reading Giraffe lost no time in getting aboard.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Already Giraffe had jumped from the seat of the ambulance.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Giraffe lost no time in getting aboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ambulance started up again, and passed them by in a cloud of dust.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Hello! there, want to get aboard, Giraffe!” called out Bumpus, assuming all the airs of a millionaire owner of a palatial car upon meeting a less fortunate friend on the highway.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading His face told of the wonder that filled his soul upon thus discovering his three comrades occupying a commodious high-priced car, and speeding along as though apparently bound for Paris.
