used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
a line of approach
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
BendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
without doubt or question
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
traveling across
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
made afraid
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
how
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From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
KismetnounUS /ˈkɪzmɪt/
(Islam) the will of Allah
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
immediately past
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
staying power
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
roused to anger
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
a particular point in time
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
rightedverbUS /ˈraɪtɪd/
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
scramblesnounUS /ˈskræmbəlz/
plural of “scramble” — an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
move hurridly
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
swirledverbUS /swɜːrld/
past form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
a special situation
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was clearly only a matter of minutes that this could last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading _Kismet_ The machine swirled around a corner at a speed that swung the rear wheels clear of the ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It righted itself as a frightened dog scrambles to his legs, and shot on up the avenue, which was for the moment fortunately clear of other vehicles.
which person or people
From this reading It took a crossing at a single leap, missed a dazed pedestrian by an inch, and shot on as mad a thing as the man who ran it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bending low, the madman, with still enough cunning left to know how to manage the machine, held it to its highest speed.
