73
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From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
in addition
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
move towards
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
being joined in close association
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
fellow-prisoner
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From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
FreightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
brought together in one place
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
INVESTIGATESverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪts/
third-person singular of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading THE SUPERINTENDENT INVESTIGATES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
long-drawn
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From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
engage in
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
SUPERINTENDENTnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading THE SUPERINTENDENT INVESTIGATES.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPERINTENDENT INVESTIGATES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
trainmennounUS /ˈtreɪnmən/
plural of “trainman” — an employee of a railroad
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the same time those composing the little throng of waiting spectators were amazed, as the train drew up and stopped, to hear loud cries for help proceeding from a car in its centre.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It also notified the curious watchers at the station of the approach of the train for which they were waiting.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading At length a long-drawn whistle from the locomotive attached to Freight Number 73, warned Rod and his fellow-prisoner that the time for them to make a combined effort for liberty was at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trainmen were surprised at the unusual number of people gathered about the station, and the evident interest with which their arrival was regarded.
