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From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
DaimlernounUS /ˈdeɪmlər/
German engineer and automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal combustion engine (1834-1900)
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
half-past
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From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
and nothing more
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
come together
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
easily agitated
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
Piccadilly
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From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
in the near future
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
specificationnounUS /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course while passing through the streets there was little chance of exhibiting its capabilities.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
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 Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The car my friend drove was a magnificent 22-horse Daimler, built to his own specification and capable of doing considerably more than any car I had hitherto been privileged to ride upon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Colonel Maitland occupied a seat behind while I sat beside Winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WHEREIN I MEET THE PIRATE WE were soon out of the narrow Soho street, and I observed that the time was just half-past ten as Winter steered us carefully through Piccadilly Circus.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet even there, the way the car glided in and out of the traffic, delicately responsive to the slightest touch of the steering wheel, was sufficient evidence of its quality to set the most nervous passenger at ease.
