The race was half over when Jerry opened the gasolene throttle wider.
No, it must have run out of gasolene some time ago, to say nothing of being deflected downward by the wind, and crashing into a tree.
The air was filled with the snapping, crackling sounds of motors being tried, and the smell of gasolene was all over.
It'll run until the gasolenegives out, or until it's wrecked, I suppose.
Plenty of provisions were put aboard, there was enough gasolene for a long flight, and materials for making the lifting gas had been stored away.
Gasolene engines are becoming fool-proof, and while it is unfair to say that any fool can run an engine, it is fair to say that almost any one can.
But when I thought of the many mountains to cross, and of crossing them for three months with a poor tired span, I vetoed the proposition and said we'd have to come back to gasolene after all.
It has already given us the automobile and the flying machine, and heaven only knows what yet may come with that gasolene engine.
Supper, cooked on a gasolene stove in a small galley by Tom and Jack, who were quite expert as cooks, was served in the large cabin which did duty as both living and dining room.
The gasolene tank had burst open and was blazing furiously.
They are going to Dakota, where five train loads of gasolene will be setting on a siding waiting to be captured.
The gasolene had largely spent itself by the time they reached the plane.
Turn the gasolene lever on a little more, and see if you can get a spark.
The aeronaut nodded grimly, and turned moregasolene into the twenty-cylindered engine.
The Maggie Darling was sailing so fast that it hardly seemed necessary to trouble to call at Harbour Island; but, then, the wind might go down, our adventure was far from over, and gasolene might at any moment be a prime necessity.
This done, and the little vessel's gasolene receptacle filled and her lubricating devices furnished from the supply intended for oiling the "donkey engine" of the Jones, Bill was ready to start.
I want her to set more by the stern," he said, "shift those gasolene cans aft here, and we will trim her down in good shape.
Just as Frank was making a dive to avoid, for the twentieth time, getting within range of the dirigible's gun, a skillfully aimed projectile came crashing through the Golden Eagle's gasolene tank.
All right," said Frank, twisting the valve that sent the gasolene flowing to the carburetor and adjusting the switch.
Hurriedly the cap of the fuel tank was unscrewed and the contents of the gasolene can poured in.
Fortunately for his purpose the Eleanor Jones had been fitted, in common with many modern sailing vessels, with a "donkey engine" for trimming the heavy sails and hoisting cargo, which was operated by a gasolene engine.
Several cans of gasolene formed part of the engine's equipment.
The last work, before adjusting the tanks for gasolene and oil, was to affix the propellers themselves.
You see the rules of the race are that we fly from here to the Harrowbrook Club--a distance of twenty miles, alight there and refill our gasolene tanks, drink a cup of coffee in the club-house and then rise up once more and fly back.
After a meal of bacon, coffee, bread and preserved fruit, cooked on the gasolene stove of the Golden Eagle, the boys professed themselves ready for bed.
It was the work of a minute to test the gasolene tank and rapidly see that the engine was in running order.
A hundred horsepower here," said the black-browed man, touching the glittering cylinder tops of the gasolene engine.
A space of about two feet at each end of the pontoons had been partitioned off, so as to form four tanks in which water and gasolene could be stored.
In the air was the raw smell of gasolene and the odor of trampled grass.
That gasolene launch can never follow us to this lake.
The boys watched the approach of the gasolene launch with interest.
It was drawing toward nine o'clock when once more Bill Evans' rattle of gasolene artillery sounded before the door.
A gasolene stove in one corner with a table and chairs and a cupboard formed the kitchen.
A gasolene engine of special design is used for both surface and submerged cruising under ordinary circumstances, but in time of war storage batteries are available.
Dumont's most important achievement has been, like that of Count Zeppelin, the application of the gasolene motor to aeromobilism.
He could not reach the gasolene cock from where he was.
An' youse is takin' me an' dese (indicating some of the other youngsters) out fer a ride in dis gasolene gig?
At the stern an immense rudder was turned by a smallgasolene motor, and there were several smaller rudders for directing the course of the apparatus.
The water covered the engine now, but the motor still kept going, for enough gasolene remained in the pipe running from the exploded tank to keep it in motion.
Then, having seen that the gasolene tank was filled, and that the various handles for controlling the machine worked smoothly, he took his place in the basket-car, which had been enlarged.
Before gasolene was discovered they would have been too early, but then their inventions would not have materialized.
Gasolene and kerosene oil give man a great advantage.
A run of thirty miles out to sea was nothing for the speedy, sturdy gasolene craft, and the call that had come winging through the air from the steamer was an appeal for aid that none of them felt like refusing to heed.
That’s a good idea,” agreed Joe; “if only we had such a plant on board now we could send out a message for the gasolene boat that supplies the fishing fleet and be all right in a jiffy.
Nate,” he added excitedly, turning to the roughly dressed young fellow, “the gasolene tank is leaking.
It seemed to him that a drop of water would flame up in his throat like gasolene on a bed of coals, and at that moment his eyes fell upon the jug which stood by the misty engine against the intangible locker.
He saw other lights down that way, a regular settlement of lights across the river, and several darting firefly gleams in the middle of the stream which he recognized were boats, probably small gasolene craft.
Dazed by the access of fortune, Rasba spent the mid-afternoon learning to run the 28-foot gasolene launch which was used to tow the big houseboat which would make such a wonderful floating church.
There's a little gasolene sternwheeler next below her boat.
Slip'd better show you how to run thegasolene boat if you don't know how, Parson!
Terabon sprang into the gasolene launch, started the motor, and steered for the shelter of the west bank.
But when Terabon searched along the slough for Nelia's boat he did not find it, and to his amazed anger he found that the gasolene boat in which he had arrived was also gone, as well as his own skiff and all his outfit.
More than thirty shanty-boats and gasolene cruisers were moored along that bank, and from nearly every one peered sharp eyes, taking a look at the newcomers.
Then, with a fresh supply of gasoleneand oil, the seekers after the Comet prepared to resume their journey.
This he placed on top of the gasolene stove, and lighted a fire beneath it.
Occasionally, in the next week, they descended to replenish their supply of gasolene and oil, or to buy fresh provisions.
The gasolene tank was full, and he was putting water in the radiator.
The ship was made fast, and Jerry learned that he could get a supply of gasolene nearby.
Yes, I think we can stand a little more speed," said the steersman, as he shoved over the gasolene lever, and advanced his spark.
In a short time the water, oil and gasolene tanks were refilled, and then supper was served, with Bob, of course, in the role of cook.
For two days they flew on, not making very rapid time, as Jerry and the boys decided it would be best to be sparing of their fuel, since they were in a region where gasolene was not plentiful.
On the surface when the hatches can be opened, oil or gasolene engines are used.
He adjusted the spark and gasolene levers a few notches forward and tried again, but without results.
Jerry looked to the engine, found there was plenty of gasolene in the tank, and saw that the awning posts were well secured.
What a sound ofgasolene engines exploding on all sides to add to the din.
He gave one look towards the stake-boat and another at Snail, and then shoved the sparking lever over as far as he dared, at the same time giving the cylinders the utmost gasolene they could take without being choked and floated.
This aid the boys had no compunctions about accepting, and, as Jerry turned the gasolene on, and shoved the spark lever over, the Dartaway shot ahead.
It had penetrated through the galvanized iron gasolene tank, and the fluid had run out into the ocean.
At a signal from the old man, Jerry shut off the engine, almost completely, giving it just enough gasolene to keep it from being stalled.
He waited until the commotion of the water had somewhat subsided, and then went forward again to the gasolene tank.
He lighted the gasolene stove and made coffee, which with some sandwiches and canned stuff, provided a meal that made up in zest what it lacked in quality.
I'd like to see a ship that carries oil," remarked Betty, as they came out of the gasolene plant and made their way to the automobile.
Here they saw how the crude petroleum was refined to make gasolene and were told the elaborate precautions observed to keep this highly inflammable produce from catching fire.
And, of course, the demand for gasolene is enormous.
They took the automobile after inspecting the storage tank and went several miles farther up the field to the gasolene plant that was isolated from the rest of the buildings.
This petroleum contains less gasoleneand less lamp oils, and more sulphur, which makes refining difficult.
It can be used for any purpose that gasolene can, although a different style burner is required.
It is largely used for cooking, and still more largely used in the various types ofgasolene engines.
The Gulf petroleum contains a large amount of asphalt and a small amount of gasolene and lamp oil.
Gasolene is sometimes used for lighting, though such use is not common.
Another form of waste which is common in foreign countries, but which has been avoided in the United States, is evaporation of gasolene and similar light products when the petroleum is exposed to the air in open tanks.
For perhaps half an hour the anti-aircraft guns roared out their defiance to the Hun, and then a large flare of gasolene was lighted in a public square.
The result was disastrous to the German, for suddenly the Hun machine burst into flames, the gasolene from the punctured tank burning fiercely, and down it went a flaming torch of death.
Oh, just after I potted my man--or at least sent him down out of control--I got a bullet through my gasolene tank.
Then for the sake of your gasolene tank pretend that you do!
There was much machinery in the submarine There were gasolene motors, since space was too cramped to allow the carrying of coal for boilers.
It did not take long to start the motors, dynamos and the big gasolene engine that was the vital part of the craft.
The boys spent some time further, examining the aeroplane, and visiting the machine shop, whence came the throbbing of a gasolene engine--the same sound they had heard when on their second visit to the camp.
As they started the motor, which worked the great wings, Nat said: "That accounts for the gasolene smell.
The cars had been ordered to push on in search of the colonel as long as sufficient gasolene remained to bring them back.
Gasolene was sent ahead by camel caravan to be left for him at selected points.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "gasolene" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
