used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EARNING A BREAKFAST.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
anew
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
in the past
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
(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 A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
cause to be bored
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading EARNING A BREAKFAST.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
caboosenounUS /kəˈbuːs/
the area for food preparation on a ship
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
draw-bars
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From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
EARNINGverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading EARNING A BREAKFAST.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
moving swiftly
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
the act of departing
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
locomotivesnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “locomotive” — a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
the force of workers available
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
and nothing more
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
do one's shopping
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
and nothing more
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Rod Blake had only known the number of the caboose for which he was searching, he could easily have learned what had happened to it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Soon after he left it, while it was being switched on to a siding, one of its draw-bars became broken, and it had been sent to the repair shop, a mile or so away, to be put in condition for going out again that night.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
a late time of life
From this reading A few years ago all locomotives bore names, such as "Flying Cloud," "North Wind," etc., or were called after prominent men; but now they are simply numbered.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not thought of looking at its number, though; for he had yet to learn that on a railroad everything goes by numbers instead of by names.
