used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid not," agreed Jerry.
anew
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I'm afraid not," agreed Jerry.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid not," agreed Jerry.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "I'm afraid not," agreed Jerry.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
engage in
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
come together
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
Ned
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From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm afraid not," agreed Jerry.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
with speed
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
TOMMY
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From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND So rapidly did the machine shoot down the descent that it almost seemed the curved road was rushing to meet the travelers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can never make that turn!" exclaimed Bob.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Again and again Ned tried the brakes, but without avail.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He had shut off the power at the first indication that something was wrong.
