(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading Peggy echoed the words blankly.
BUDnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Peggy echoed the words blankly.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
divisible by two
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
the act of departing
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
kegsnounUS /keɡz/
plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peggy echoed the words blankly.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
radiatornounUS /ˈreɪdieɪtər/
any object that radiates energy
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
refrain from harming
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
migratory
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading BUD TO THE RESCUE "I'm going to look for water!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wandering William spoke decisively after an hour or more of futile endeavors to start the motor with the little fluid they could spare from the water kegs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Peggy echoed the words blankly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But even without the leaky radiator it would have been an impossibility to cool the cylinders with the small quantity they were thus able to command.
