used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
greatly pleased
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
divisible by two
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
Feltham
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From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
Jacky
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From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
immediately past
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
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 A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
a particular point in time
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
NewcastlenounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
not any; not one
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
express in words
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
move hurridly
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
summonsesnounUS /ˈsʌmənzɪz/
plural of “summons” — a request to be present
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times we asked on the road and heard news of it, but we could find no sign of it having stopped even for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
look attentively
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
at the time that
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A PROPOSAL We arrived at Feltham at a few minutes past ten o'clock, having seen nothing of the car which had left Newcastle a few minutes before ours.
which person or people
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jacky, who was delighted with the whole expedition, sat with his watch in his hands for the last few miles, and made elaborate calculations as to our average speed, the distance we had traversed, and other matters interesting to the owner of a powerful car.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We were greeted, when we arrived, with all sorts of inquiries as to our expedition, but we declined to say a word until we had dined.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Apparently it had been driven, without pause for rest or refreshment, at top speed, and we learned that two summonses would probably be issued against its owners.
