Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

brought into existence

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

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From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

divisible by two

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

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 The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

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From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

in the recent past

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

a skilled worker who mends or repairs things

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

do one's shopping

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

a quantity of money

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

the act of using

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

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From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were no stables to the house in Chilworth Street.

at the time that

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

in or at the place that

From this reading He left the motor-tricycle at the place where he had bought it second-hand.

which person or people

From this reading The machine was cleaned and kept in order, and brought to his door by one of the employes at a certain hour, for a fixed weekly sum paid to the proprietor of the establishment, Bough by name, an Englishman born in the Transvaal, who had quite recently, or so he gave out, emigrated from South Africa, and set up in London as a cycle-seller and repairer, though there were not many cycles at the shop.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Saxham used a smart, well-horsed, hired brougham for day-visits, and for night work a motor-tricycle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading XIV It was in '94, when even the electro-motor was not in general use, and the petrol-driven machine was slowly convincing Paris and New York of its magnificent possibilities.