used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I remember, too,” added Paul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He didn’t know his business, that’s a fact.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
didn't
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From this reading He didn’t know his business, that’s a fact.
remove the dust from
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He didn’t know his business, that’s a fact.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He didn’t know his business, that’s a fact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I remember, too,” added Paul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He didn’t know his business, that’s a fact.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember, too,” added Paul.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is just as Cora described it,” said Walter.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
that's
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From this reading He didn’t know his business, that’s a fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I remember, too,” added Paul.
vulcanizedadjective
(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter and Paul stood beside Jack, looking at the queer mark of the automobile tire in the dust.
at the time that
From this reading “She spoke about it at the time, saying the man at the garage had made a poor job when he vulcanized on that patch.
