used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
acknowledgesverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
anew
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
make calm or still
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
ChauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
coherentadjectiveUS /koʊˈhɪrənt/
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
coherentlyadverbUS /koʊˈhiːrəntli/
in a coherent manner
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
disarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
discomforts
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From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
discursiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrsɪv/
proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading To L. O. E.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
ten 10s
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
imperfectionsnounUS /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/
plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading To L. O. E.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
logicallyadverbUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
according to logical reasoning
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading To L. O. E.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Like the automobile, part of the time the narrative moves, part of the time it does not; now it is in the road pursuing a straight course; then again it is in the ditch, or far afield, quite beyond control and out of reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To L. O. E.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In all truth, it is a most garrulous and incoherent narrative.
which person or people
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
belonging to which person
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
produce a literary work
From this reading It is impossible to write coolly, calmly, logically, and coherently about the automobile; it is not a cool, calm, logical, or coherent beast, the exact reverse being true.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Who for more than sixteen hundred miles of the journey faced dangers and discomforts with an equanimity worthy a better cause, and whose company lightened the burdens and enhanced the pleasure of the "Chauffeur" FOREWORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To disarm criticism at the outset, the writer acknowledges a thousand imperfections in this discursive story.
