used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
COMRADEnounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The train was getting ready to move.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
and nothing more
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
for more time
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The train was getting ready to move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He let out a link and reached the train just as the engineer was getting into his cab.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The train was getting ready to move.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The train was getting ready to move.
male cat
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train was getting ready to move.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The train was getting ready to move.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading A GALLANT COMRADE As he flew on, he heard the shrill whistle of the engine and the ringing of its bell.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Tom blurted out the facts of Dick's capture, and the conductor, coming up just then, willingly consented to hold the train a few minutes longer.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Groups of workmen, tools in hand, were coming from the ravine, and the passengers, glad that the wearisome wait was over, were getting on the platform, ready to climb into the cars.
