used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
bumpverbUS /bʌmp/
knock against with force or violence
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
made afraid
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
the act of departing
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
go across or through
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading And, so far, he had not been able to stop his car.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But it was going slowly, for, though the brakes did not hold it completely, they held it somewhat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
precisely as stated
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truly there was danger of a collision with the load of poles, as there was not room to pass on the narrow road.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
won't
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From this reading “If we bump we won’t bump very hard,” said Ted to his sister.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN THE WOODS Mr. Martin heard the murmurs of those in the automobile with him, and he knew that they might become much frightened.
