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Meanings of start the motor in English

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Usage of start the motor in English
1
If he can do that, and if we can start the motor-
Dick Hamilton's Airship; Or, A Young Millionaire in the Clouds
2
When he heard Dude start the motor, he dashed for the automobile.
Tobacco Road
3
George raised the anchor and I pulled the cord to start the motor.
The bay at midnight
4
I'm kicking myself-there'sno other way to start the motor.
Wired
5
After dinner, Ned arrived, and helped Tom start the motor.
Tom Swift in the City of Gold; Or, Marvelous Adventures Undergro...
6
Rescued! murmured Mr. Illingway, as Tom hastened to the pilot house to start the motor.
Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle; Or, Daring Adventures in Eleph...
7
To start the motor, attach your battery to the screws and turn the wheel a little.
The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
8
Once more he tried to start the motor.
Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat; Or, The Rivals of Lake Carlopa
9
The spy's supper weighed on us, and at last Tish attempted to start the motor launch.
Tish: The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions
10
The only thing that was necessary to do was to start the motor that operated the propellers.
Dick Hamilton's Airship; Or, A Young Millionaire in the Clouds
11
Be ready to leave in half an hour-and don't start the motor until the very last minute.
The Thunder Bird
12
Once I was in the bay, I could start the motor and cruise around for a while.
The bay at midnight
13
In the next ten minutes several efforts were made to start the motor, but all of them failed.
Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis: Headed for Graduation an...
14
The wires were now all strung, and all that was necessary was to start the motor and dynamo.
Tom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, The Castaways of Earthqu...
15
He jumped to the pilot house, yelling to Ned to start the motor, but it was too late.
Tom Swift and His Air Glider; Or, Seeking the Platinum Treasure
16
As he was about to start the motor he looked toward the road, and saw a horse and carriage.
Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers; Or, The Secret of Phantom Mo...
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