Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

for the reason that

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

From this reading Of course there were brakes.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there were brakes.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

increase twofold

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had tested them under severe strains.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

the force of workers available

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

a particular point in time

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

any competition

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading He had tested them under severe strains.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading He had tested them under severe strains.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He had tested them under severe strains.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had tested them under severe strains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there were brakes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

male cat

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had tested them under severe strains.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course there were brakes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.

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 RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

at the time that

From this reading THE RACE The House on Wheels was half way up a steep slope when the motor stopped and the heavy, and somewhat clumsy car--clumsy because of its bulk--began to go backward.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Tom had provided a double set, and they would hold.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But it took a moment for both the young men to realize what had happened and to decide what to do.