Maybe the engine wouldn't start and he had to ride with someone else.

The engines started at first try and the machine was under control.

He was certain the engine wouldn't start, but it did.

We're getting the engines started, and we should be moving in about five minutes.

The engine started and the boat began to back up.

We won't be able to hear you when the engines start.

The second the door slammed the engine started and the car went forward.

An engine started, then stopped as three large black men stood in front of the car.

This time the left engine started, as did the right.

He turned the key, and the engine started at once.