used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
BILLINGSnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
COLLAPSEnounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ever have them do you that way?
double-tonneau
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From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
at any time
From this reading Ever have them do you that way?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
frumpnounUS /frʌmp/
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ever have them do you that way?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
Kahoka
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From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
Lightnut
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From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
running-board
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From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
sidewiseadverbUS /ˈsaɪdwaɪz/
toward one side
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever have them do you that way?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ever have them do you that way?
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was as far as I had been admitted to the vehicle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ever have them do you that way?
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading I stood, cap in hand, one foot on the sidewalk before the Kahoka, the other on the running-board of the car--a big double-tonneau red whale sort of affair.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading For the frump was sitting there behind the steering wheel, looking down at me in a nasty, sidewise fashion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF BILLINGS "Are you _sure_, Mr. Lightnut?"
