used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
congestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
cringeverbUS /krɪndʒ/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
remove the dust from
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
eddying
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From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
hesitantadjectiveUS /ˈhezɪtənt/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
hurtlingverbUS /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
Joe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
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 There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
magentanounUS /məˈdʒentə/
a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
not any; not one
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
and nothing more
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
swervingnoun
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no supper for Bob that night and no evening at Black Joe's billiard parlour, but the chauffeur knew his master.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE AWAKENING An automobile speeding through the starry dark!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
wayfarers
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From this reading No hesitant progress through congested traffic, no frequent swerving for daylight wayfarers.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The city was far behind now--only the clear, well-nigh deserted road, winding like a tremulous magenta ribbon through the swooping gloom that seemed to shrink and cringe from the metal monster hurtling after its golden halo through the eddying dust.
yellow-lined
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From this reading A practised hand was on the throttle and the yellow-lined face bent over the wheel was shrewd and keen.
