used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billy was much shaken as the motor car bounced over the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
bouncedverbUS /baʊnst/
past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading Billy was much shaken as the motor car bounced over the way.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading George was handling the car with more caution.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George was handling the car with more caution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading George was handling the car with more caution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading George was handling the car with more caution.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Billy was much shaken as the motor car bounced over the way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Billy was much shaken as the motor car bounced over the way.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
Speedwellnoun
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
tree-tops
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From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A SHARP TURN Billy Speedwell, in the hood of the robbers’ car, speeding over these lonely roads at this late hour of the night, had many sensations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy was much shaken as the motor car bounced over the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Billy was much shaken as the motor car bounced over the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The pace was not quite so wild, however, as it had been on the run down to the Falls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading He had his own anxieties and fears—nor were they much connected with the wrecked automobile in the tree-tops; nevertheless, they were poignant troubles.
