used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
motor-cycle
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From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
not any; not one
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
on the contrary
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The road was a level one and in good condition, so the motor-cycle fairly flew along.
move hurridly
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
the season of growth
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
carry out
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
male cat
From this reading "This is glorious!" exclaimed Tom aloud as he spun along.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "I'm glad I persuaded dad to let me take this trip.
VINDICTIVEadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The day was pleasant, a warm sun shining overhead, and it was evident that early summer was crowding spring rather closely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A VINDICTIVE TRAMP Though Tom's father had told him there was no necessity for any great speed, the young inventor could not resist the opportunity for pushing his machine to the limit.
