used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
at or in the front
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Hi, Bob!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
brake-band
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From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
CARTnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi, Bob!
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should say so!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
JamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
OXnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
RAMMINGverbUS /ˈræmɪŋ/
inflected form of “ram” — strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
express in words
From this reading "I should say so!
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should say so!
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should say so!
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
tooting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
which person or people
From this reading Jam on the brakes, Bob!" put in the tallest of the trio, while an elderly man, who was in the rear seat with one of the boys, glanced carelessly up to see what was the trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RAMMING AN OX CART Mingled with the frantic tooting of an automobile horn, there was the shrill shrieking of the brake-band as it gripped the wheel hub in a friction clutch.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Look out for that ox cart ahead!" exclaimed one of three sturdy youths in the touring car.
