used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
characterized by great determination
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
others
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From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a cry of fright from Mary as the car kept on its course as if determined to ride them down.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BIG machine came thundering along at a reckless pace, not attempting to keep to the right, but holding to the middle of the road.
male cat
From this reading At the same time Tom and Mary could hear the sound of boisterous singing from the people in the car.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evidently a party out for a “joy ride” and totally careless of the rights of others.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Tom turned the wheel sharply, so sharply in fact that his car went into a little ditch at the side of the road.
