used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
exhale hard
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
dialsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlz/
plural of “dial” — the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If she does, we'll go together!" joked Tom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
apart from; not including
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If she does, we'll go together!" joked Tom.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
indicatorsnounUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtərz/
plural of “indicator” — a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading "If she does, we'll go together!" joked Tom.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
Ned
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From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
moving very fast
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "If she does, we'll go together!" joked Tom.
male cat
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
TRYOUTnounUS /ˈtraɪaʊt/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
van-like
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From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
we'll
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From this reading "If she does, we'll go together!" joked Tom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
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 THE TRYOUT Tom Swift took his place in the driver's seat of the House on Wheels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This compartment was not unlike the front seat in any large, van-like truck, except that it was more comfortable and was equipped with a number of dials, indicators and controls.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
you're
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From this reading "I guess so, if you're quite sure she won't blow up."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well, Ned, coming?" asked the young inventor, looking down at his chum and smiling.
