used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
congestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
traveling across
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
greatly pleased
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
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From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
the act of departing
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
move hurridly
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a comparatively short time they had reached the outskirts, and Dr. Dale began to speed up a bit.
precisely as stated
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys did not mind this, however, as they were enjoying the excitement of speed too much to have any desire to talk.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As they reached the more open country, Dr. Dale opened the throttle wider, and the big car responded with a dash and power that delighted the boys.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Mile after mile they reeled off, the wind whistling in their ears and making conversation difficult.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading SPEED Fortunately they met with very little delay in crossing the ferry, and Dr. Dale, in going through New York, avoided as far as possible the more congested thoroughfares.
