used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
axlenounUS /ˈæksəl/
a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
axlesnounUS /ˈæksəlz/
plural of “axle” — a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
notchnounUS /nɑːtʃ/
a V-shaped indentation
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
a strong line
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
in a serious manner
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
the season of growth
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
dependable
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST First of all the boys trimmed the branch to a length slightly greater than the distance between axle and axle of the car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then, near each end, they cut a notch about two inches deep, one to fit over the front and one over the rear axle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus the front and rear axles were kept at the proper distance from each other, and, moreover, the side of the car that was over the broken spring could rest on the stout pole.
which person or people
From this reading The driver, who at first had watched their efforts with a derisive grin, took their plan more seriously as he realized the scheme, and now he examined the completed job with an air of surprised respect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next they placed the branch in position, and with the heavy rope lashed it securely into position.
