used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
react verbally
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where are you going?
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
the act of departing
From this reading Where are you going?
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
headlightsnounUS /ˈhedlaɪts/
plural of “headlight” — a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
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From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
carry out
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he did not choose to answer and the aroused motor drowned out the lady's questions.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where are you going?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For ten minutes we sat in silence while the road rose to the headlights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a harrowing struggle with his own selfishness Don Marcantonio asked me if I wanted to take the wheel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Assured that nothing would alarm me more, he settled down to driving with an almost voluptuous application.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where are you going?
